Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 37 is 7326.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 37 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 166 | 8632 |
| 183 and 79 | 14457 |
| 29 and 193 | 5597 |
| 140 and 159 | 22260 |
| 19 and 191 | 3629 |