Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 199 is 12736.
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 64 and 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 64 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 108 | 8964 |
| 146 and 33 | 4818 |
| 113 and 144 | 16272 |
| 132 and 165 | 660 |
| 123 and 64 | 7872 |