Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 41 is 8118.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 174 | 12180 |
| 136 and 143 | 19448 |
| 59 and 68 | 4012 |
| 12 and 186 | 372 |
| 141 and 94 | 282 |