Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 148 is 6956.
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 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 32 | 1056 |
| 33 and 60 | 660 |
| 36 and 149 | 5364 |
| 183 and 95 | 17385 |
| 65 and 40 | 520 |