Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 199 is 13532.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 5 = 12 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 131 | 18864 |
| 44 and 167 | 7348 |
| 173 and 84 | 14532 |
| 37 and 47 | 1739 |
| 136 and 23 | 3128 |