Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 191 is 17190.
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 90 and 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 187 | 37213 |
| 142 and 48 | 3408 |
| 144 and 50 | 3600 |
| 83 and 24 | 1992 |
| 99 and 37 | 3663 |