Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 145 is 5510.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 87 | 2784 |
| 134 and 184 | 12328 |
| 75 and 61 | 4575 |
| 104 and 23 | 2392 |
| 168 and 33 | 1848 |