Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 128 is 12160.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 4 = 15 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 161 | 22379 |
| 16 and 169 | 2704 |
| 183 and 197 | 36051 |
| 97 and 78 | 7566 |
| 35 and 171 | 5985 |