Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 88 is 5192.
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 118 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 37 | 2183 |
| 159 and 69 | 3657 |
| 81 and 129 | 3483 |
| 148 and 55 | 8140 |
| 77 and 151 | 11627 |