Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 198 is 4950.
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 50 and 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 2 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 64 | 1088 |
| 174 and 82 | 7134 |
| 121 and 48 | 5808 |
| 172 and 177 | 30444 |
| 154 and 20 | 1540 |