Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 194 is 19206.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 194 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 4 = 48 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 142 | 2840 |
| 197 and 19 | 3743 |
| 107 and 63 | 6741 |
| 102 and 81 | 2754 |
| 102 and 146 | 7446 |