Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 44 is 8756.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 44 = 4 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 187 | 187 |
| 146 and 125 | 18250 |
| 117 and 111 | 4329 |
| 189 and 71 | 13419 |
| 137 and 131 | 17947 |