Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 197 is 8274.
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 42 and 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 42 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 162 | 648 |
| 74 and 90 | 3330 |
| 111 and 146 | 16206 |
| 61 and 143 | 8723 |
| 134 and 47 | 6298 |