Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 90 is 1170.
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 195 and 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 108 | 10476 |
| 23 and 166 | 3818 |
| 175 and 157 | 27475 |
| 183 and 43 | 7869 |
| 24 and 117 | 936 |