Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 21 is 4179.
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 199 and 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 21 = 9 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 173 | 24393 |
| 183 and 152 | 27816 |
| 16 and 141 | 2256 |
| 64 and 168 | 1344 |
| 73 and 162 | 11826 |