Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 190 is 4370.
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 23 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 23 = 8 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 186 | 13206 |
| 180 and 159 | 9540 |
| 197 and 85 | 16745 |
| 47 and 90 | 4230 |
| 57 and 33 | 627 |