Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 132 is 12540.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 147 | 12054 |
| 40 and 102 | 2040 |
| 110 and 119 | 13090 |
| 19 and 187 | 3553 |
| 106 and 145 | 15370 |