Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 195 is 1170.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 102 | 1122 |
| 46 and 125 | 5750 |
| 179 and 112 | 20048 |
| 190 and 62 | 5890 |
| 24 and 22 | 264 |