Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 21 is 1386.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 21 = 9 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 81 | 11259 |
| 126 and 159 | 6678 |
| 139 and 194 | 26966 |
| 164 and 52 | 2132 |
| 50 and 104 | 2600 |