Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 190 is 7410.
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 39 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 127 | 19939 |
| 117 and 41 | 4797 |
| 14 and 84 | 84 |
| 35 and 27 | 945 |
| 105 and 116 | 12180 |