Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 189 is 16821.
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 89 and 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 170 | 2380 |
| 184 and 163 | 29992 |
| 42 and 105 | 210 |
| 115 and 65 | 1495 |
| 20 and 178 | 1780 |