Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 146 is 13724.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 173 | 21971 |
| 114 and 28 | 1596 |
| 52 and 154 | 4004 |
| 147 and 157 | 23079 |
| 40 and 120 | 120 |