Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 55 is 2090.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 55 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 69 | 552 |
| 35 and 129 | 4515 |
| 130 and 117 | 1170 |
| 179 and 61 | 10919 |
| 103 and 127 | 13081 |