Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 191 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 192 and 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 191 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 1 = 191 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 182 | 182 |
| 66 and 87 | 1914 |
| 60 and 119 | 7140 |
| 165 and 15 | 165 |
| 190 and 96 | 9120 |