Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 188 is 8272.
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 176 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 168 | 5208 |
| 21 and 164 | 3444 |
| 65 and 145 | 1885 |
| 76 and 63 | 4788 |
| 197 and 19 | 3743 |