Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 198 is 1980.
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 20 and 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 20 = 9 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 121 | 10164 |
| 23 and 170 | 3910 |
| 157 and 88 | 13816 |
| 65 and 149 | 9685 |
| 69 and 112 | 7728 |