Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 30
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 30 is 1890.
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 30?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 30 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 30 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 30 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 34 | 646 |
| 128 and 124 | 3968 |
| 178 and 149 | 26522 |
| 104 and 12 | 312 |
| 140 and 151 | 21140 |