Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 80 is 7920.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 123 | 3936 |
| 91 and 108 | 9828 |
| 184 and 156 | 7176 |
| 192 and 87 | 5568 |
| 149 and 17 | 2533 |