Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 195 is 14235.
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 73 and 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 181 | 36200 |
| 115 and 18 | 2070 |
| 87 and 64 | 5568 |
| 54 and 26 | 702 |
| 30 and 162 | 810 |