Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 100 is 4700.
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 188 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 116 | 15892 |
| 20 and 192 | 960 |
| 186 and 142 | 13206 |
| 126 and 71 | 8946 |
| 114 and 53 | 6042 |