Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 190 is 2470.
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 13 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 13 = 14 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 163 | 20212 |
| 112 and 150 | 8400 |
| 80 and 44 | 880 |
| 123 and 58 | 7134 |
| 180 and 182 | 16380 |