Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 58 is 5510.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 10 | 610 |
| 88 and 119 | 10472 |
| 172 and 68 | 2924 |
| 127 and 93 | 11811 |
| 82 and 53 | 4346 |