Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 50 is 9950.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 1 = 49 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 141 | 21714 |
| 112 and 144 | 1008 |
| 179 and 183 | 32757 |
| 98 and 78 | 3822 |
| 90 and 124 | 5580 |