Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 196 is 19012.
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 97 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 97 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 2 = 48 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 27 | 1404 |
| 197 and 12 | 2364 |
| 162 and 74 | 5994 |
| 176 and 51 | 8976 |
| 103 and 67 | 6901 |