Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 31 is 6138.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 31 = 6 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 176 | 4048 |
| 183 and 181 | 33123 |
| 72 and 94 | 3384 |
| 162 and 65 | 10530 |
| 164 and 106 | 8692 |