Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 19 is 3762.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 19 = 10 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 36 | 4788 |
| 124 and 161 | 19964 |
| 99 and 113 | 11187 |
| 97 and 132 | 12804 |
| 173 and 17 | 2941 |