Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 197 is 5319.
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 27 and 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 27 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 176 | 2640 |
| 38 and 21 | 798 |
| 84 and 141 | 3948 |
| 54 and 22 | 594 |
| 31 and 183 | 5673 |