Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 190 is 4940.
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 52 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 45 | 630 |
| 168 and 198 | 5544 |
| 57 and 121 | 6897 |
| 60 and 80 | 240 |
| 47 and 173 | 8131 |