Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 134 is 12596.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 168 | 168 |
| 128 and 28 | 896 |
| 98 and 87 | 8526 |
| 23 and 91 | 2093 |
| 120 and 163 | 19560 |