Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 61 is 12078.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 61 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 183 | 29463 |
| 108 and 52 | 1404 |
| 99 and 92 | 9108 |
| 181 and 144 | 26064 |
| 36 and 197 | 7092 |