Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 151 is 28690.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 126 | 12726 |
| 133 and 43 | 5719 |
| 10 and 128 | 640 |
| 187 and 18 | 3366 |
| 195 and 28 | 5460 |