Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 190 is 6460.
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 68 and 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 59 | 3422 |
| 16 and 57 | 912 |
| 73 and 119 | 8687 |
| 122 and 182 | 11102 |
| 15 and 140 | 420 |