Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 78 is 15522.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 136 | 19176 |
| 143 and 56 | 8008 |
| 10 and 54 | 270 |
| 142 and 32 | 2272 |
| 97 and 17 | 1649 |