Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 144 is 6768.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 52 | 1820 |
| 119 and 150 | 17850 |
| 157 and 79 | 12403 |
| 88 and 112 | 1232 |
| 199 and 172 | 34228 |