Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 88 is 14872.
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 169 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 81 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 166 | 16102 |
| 190 and 46 | 4370 |
| 136 and 51 | 408 |
| 140 and 185 | 5180 |
| 63 and 85 | 5355 |