Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 191 is 4584.
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 24 and 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 105 | 17535 |
| 141 and 87 | 4089 |
| 182 and 181 | 32942 |
| 127 and 151 | 19177 |
| 165 and 84 | 4620 |