Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 146 is 14454.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 72 | 3960 |
| 153 and 84 | 4284 |
| 81 and 128 | 10368 |
| 102 and 76 | 3876 |
| 184 and 72 | 1656 |