Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 195 is 6630.
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 34 and 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 22 | 2750 |
| 81 and 170 | 13770 |
| 48 and 194 | 4656 |
| 128 and 13 | 1664 |
| 178 and 197 | 35066 |