Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 135 is 2970.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 9 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 190 | 32110 |
| 177 and 161 | 28497 |
| 178 and 95 | 16910 |
| 169 and 72 | 12168 |
| 171 and 53 | 9063 |