Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 190 is 22610.
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 119 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 4 | 71 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 5 | 48 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 85 | 2465 |
| 68 and 51 | 204 |
| 28 and 36 | 252 |
| 93 and 67 | 6231 |
| 151 and 143 | 21593 |