Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 155 is 5890.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 113 | 3277 |
| 24 and 161 | 3864 |
| 36 and 39 | 468 |
| 36 and 102 | 612 |
| 122 and 169 | 20618 |