Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 190 is 4560.
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 48 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 2 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 74 | 222 |
| 109 and 107 | 11663 |
| 76 and 178 | 6764 |
| 20 and 111 | 2220 |
| 197 and 144 | 28368 |