Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 110 is 10340.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 78 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 78 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 91 | 16744 |
| 168 and 117 | 6552 |
| 46 and 34 | 782 |
| 81 and 35 | 2835 |
| 177 and 69 | 4071 |