Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 198 is 7326.
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 37 and 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 37 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 98 | 196 |
| 94 and 90 | 4230 |
| 13 and 160 | 2080 |
| 161 and 88 | 14168 |
| 171 and 139 | 23769 |