Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 105 is 3990.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 18 | 1926 |
| 52 and 89 | 4628 |
| 173 and 102 | 17646 |
| 102 and 169 | 17238 |
| 200 and 146 | 14600 |