Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 19 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 19 and 192 is 3648.
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 19 and 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 19 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 19 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 167 | 24549 |
| 159 and 199 | 31641 |
| 135 and 23 | 3105 |
| 28 and 80 | 560 |
| 177 and 163 | 28851 |