Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 196 is 4508.
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 46 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 46 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 133 | 4123 |
| 198 and 114 | 3762 |
| 46 and 184 | 184 |
| 147 and 160 | 23520 |
| 37 and 27 | 999 |