Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 196 is 1764.
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 63 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 63 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 16 | 1008 |
| 137 and 11 | 1507 |
| 87 and 19 | 1653 |
| 133 and 44 | 5852 |
| 187 and 28 | 5236 |