Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 100 is 1900.
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 190 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 10 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 98 | 12250 |
| 184 and 25 | 4600 |
| 183 and 13 | 2379 |
| 176 and 79 | 13904 |
| 17 and 46 | 782 |