Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 31 is 6169.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 31 = 6 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 167 | 25217 |
| 87 and 192 | 5568 |
| 55 and 47 | 2585 |
| 160 and 160 | 160 |
| 67 and 196 | 13132 |