Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 88 is 12232.
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 139 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 151 | 18573 |
| 119 and 125 | 14875 |
| 126 and 180 | 1260 |
| 80 and 57 | 4560 |
| 174 and 15 | 870 |