Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 94 is 18706.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 94 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 200 | 18600 |
| 149 and 62 | 9238 |
| 89 and 191 | 16999 |
| 77 and 61 | 4697 |
| 167 and 80 | 13360 |