Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 196 is 588.
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 84 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 84 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 113 | 3616 |
| 54 and 93 | 1674 |
| 65 and 79 | 5135 |
| 73 and 104 | 7592 |
| 196 and 101 | 19796 |