Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 88 is 2376.
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 108 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 194 | 4074 |
| 104 and 72 | 936 |
| 24 and 59 | 1416 |
| 153 and 159 | 8109 |
| 127 and 196 | 24892 |