Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 164 is 15580.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 113 | 21809 |
| 154 and 27 | 4158 |
| 112 and 14 | 112 |
| 131 and 18 | 2358 |
| 76 and 57 | 228 |