Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 115 is 4370.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 43 | 3010 |
| 26 and 53 | 1378 |
| 43 and 48 | 2064 |
| 200 and 102 | 10200 |
| 95 and 200 | 3800 |