Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 199 is 37810.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 190 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 190 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 190 ÷ 9 = 21 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 91 and 172 | 15652 |
| 197 and 185 | 36445 |
| 142 and 85 | 12070 |
| 60 and 149 | 8940 |
| 86 and 55 | 4730 |