Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 74 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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 96 | 1632 |
| 176 and 77 | 1232 |
| 87 and 69 | 2001 |
| 162 and 153 | 2754 |
| 177 and 73 | 12921 |