Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 178 is 16910.
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 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 178 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 85 | 5270 |
| 71 and 155 | 11005 |
| 162 and 34 | 2754 |
| 104 and 70 | 3640 |
| 50 and 149 | 7450 |