Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 175 is 6650.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 15 = 11 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 33 | 231 |
| 150 and 158 | 11850 |
| 163 and 40 | 6520 |
| 123 and 16 | 1968 |
| 56 and 196 | 392 |