Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 136 is 13464.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 117 | 3393 |
| 44 and 131 | 5764 |
| 138 and 133 | 18354 |
| 171 and 28 | 4788 |
| 138 and 172 | 11868 |