Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 199 is 3980.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 20 = 9 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 96 | 19104 |
| 127 and 184 | 23368 |
| 173 and 101 | 17473 |
| 140 and 45 | 1260 |
| 36 and 172 | 1548 |