Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 182 is 17290.
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 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 8 = 22 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 88 | 13464 |
| 86 and 88 | 3784 |
| 11 and 75 | 825 |
| 170 and 131 | 22270 |
| 31 and 20 | 620 |