Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 190 is 7790.
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 41 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 64 | 704 |
| 33 and 54 | 594 |
| 113 and 195 | 22035 |
| 113 and 90 | 10170 |
| 145 and 166 | 24070 |