Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 88 is 8360.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 11 | 1661 |
| 76 and 87 | 6612 |
| 116 and 107 | 12412 |
| 142 and 119 | 16898 |
| 195 and 48 | 3120 |