Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 105 and 88 is 9240.
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 105 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 105 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 105 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 183 | 6954 |
| 69 and 20 | 1380 |
| 190 and 148 | 14060 |
| 36 and 171 | 684 |
| 184 and 57 | 10488 |