Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 19 is 3648.
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 192 and 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 19 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 39 | 1560 |
| 88 and 153 | 13464 |
| 122 and 200 | 12200 |
| 158 and 51 | 8058 |
| 55 and 129 | 7095 |