Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 88 is 13816.
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 157 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 125 | 18250 |
| 114 and 43 | 4902 |
| 134 and 138 | 9246 |
| 100 and 194 | 9700 |
| 88 and 31 | 2728 |