Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 31 is 5890.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 31 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 104 | 10712 |
| 76 and 77 | 5852 |
| 189 and 135 | 945 |
| 104 and 173 | 17992 |
| 72 and 159 | 3816 |