Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 199 is 5572.
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 28 and 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 28 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 39 | 897 |
| 188 and 90 | 8460 |
| 196 and 131 | 25676 |
| 165 and 107 | 17655 |
| 22 and 184 | 2024 |