Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 191 is 7640.
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 40 and 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 40 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 119 | 21301 |
| 98 and 28 | 196 |
| 68 and 158 | 5372 |
| 139 and 17 | 2363 |
| 159 and 61 | 9699 |