Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 142 is 13348.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 149 | 12069 |
| 83 and 128 | 10624 |
| 117 and 95 | 11115 |
| 48 and 96 | 96 |
| 40 and 138 | 2760 |