Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 192 is 36672.
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 191 and 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 191 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 191 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 191 ÷ 1 = 191 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 87 | 5394 |
| 63 and 26 | 1638 |
| 122 and 165 | 20130 |
| 92 and 161 | 644 |
| 19 and 173 | 3287 |