Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 197 is 17730.
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 90 and 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 148 | 6068 |
| 169 and 123 | 20787 |
| 23 and 162 | 3726 |
| 138 and 161 | 966 |
| 129 and 181 | 23349 |