Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 64 is 12736.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 64 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 27 | 432 |
| 193 and 78 | 15054 |
| 11 and 180 | 1980 |
| 81 and 190 | 15390 |
| 29 and 94 | 2726 |