Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 194 is 6596.
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 68 and 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 163 | 16789 |
| 178 and 161 | 28658 |
| 26 and 23 | 598 |
| 88 and 195 | 17160 |
| 16 and 58 | 464 |