Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 191 is 36290.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 190 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 190 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 190 ÷ 1 = 190 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 32 | 672 |
| 131 and 60 | 7860 |
| 192 and 20 | 960 |
| 141 and 149 | 21009 |
| 197 and 194 | 38218 |