Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 190 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 190 and 92 is 8740.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 190 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 190 ÷ 92 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 6 = 15 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 88 | 1672 |
| 170 and 131 | 22270 |
| 56 and 45 | 2520 |
| 165 and 188 | 31020 |
| 18 and 114 | 342 |