Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 124 is 11780.
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 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 33 | 429 |
| 45 and 12 | 180 |
| 74 and 158 | 5846 |
| 53 and 194 | 10282 |
| 109 and 94 | 10246 |