Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 66 is 6270.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 62 | 6014 |
| 101 and 160 | 16160 |
| 189 and 169 | 31941 |
| 129 and 54 | 2322 |
| 50 and 164 | 4100 |