Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 90 is 17190.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 145 | 5220 |
| 93 and 96 | 2976 |
| 31 and 126 | 3906 |
| 94 and 82 | 3854 |
| 59 and 77 | 4543 |