Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 119 is 22610.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 50 | 7550 |
| 88 and 129 | 11352 |
| 93 and 114 | 3534 |
| 162 and 104 | 8424 |
| 60 and 46 | 1380 |