Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 198 is 5148.
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 52 and 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 192 | 960 |
| 157 and 173 | 27161 |
| 88 and 162 | 7128 |
| 62 and 172 | 5332 |
| 194 and 100 | 9700 |