Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 42 is 3990.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 42 = 4 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 178 | 4450 |
| 15 and 17 | 255 |
| 80 and 186 | 7440 |
| 46 and 153 | 7038 |
| 14 and 119 | 238 |