Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 88 is 88.
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 11 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 126 | 11970 |
| 26 and 113 | 2938 |
| 171 and 189 | 3591 |
| 161 and 96 | 15456 |
| 14 and 179 | 2506 |