Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 19 is 228.
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 12 and 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 19 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 88 | 2200 |
| 126 and 41 | 5166 |
| 181 and 25 | 4525 |
| 102 and 54 | 918 |
| 106 and 196 | 10388 |