Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 190 is 12540.
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 132 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 132 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 132 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 116 | 15196 |
| 68 and 133 | 9044 |
| 164 and 72 | 2952 |
| 187 and 199 | 37213 |
| 83 and 171 | 14193 |