Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 90 is 17910.
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 199 and 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 41 | 4141 |
| 103 and 36 | 3708 |
| 77 and 127 | 9779 |
| 146 and 158 | 11534 |
| 39 and 118 | 4602 |