Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 192 is 2880.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 27 | 270 |
| 154 and 61 | 9394 |
| 192 and 168 | 1344 |
| 82 and 65 | 5330 |
| 123 and 83 | 10209 |