Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 100 is 18900.
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 189 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 52 | 624 |
| 89 and 50 | 4450 |
| 103 and 44 | 4532 |
| 179 and 75 | 13425 |
| 184 and 60 | 2760 |