Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 141 is 26790.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 89 | 13884 |
| 122 and 151 | 18422 |
| 187 and 139 | 25993 |
| 78 and 146 | 5694 |
| 148 and 29 | 4292 |