Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 156 is 14820.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 192 | 1344 |
| 72 and 191 | 13752 |
| 197 and 83 | 16351 |
| 85 and 10 | 170 |
| 73 and 106 | 7738 |