Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 119 is 23562.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 198 and 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 39 ÷ 1 = 39 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 25 | 2725 |
| 87 and 153 | 4437 |
| 142 and 121 | 17182 |
| 131 and 95 | 12445 |
| 63 and 49 | 441 |