Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 198 is 792.
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 72 and 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 170 | 12240 |
| 148 and 140 | 5180 |
| 47 and 189 | 8883 |
| 143 and 183 | 26169 |
| 146 and 146 | 146 |