Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 190 is 18810.
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 198 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 190 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 8 = 23 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 119 | 11305 |
| 35 and 179 | 6265 |
| 119 and 13 | 1547 |
| 195 and 102 | 6630 |
| 87 and 54 | 1566 |