Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 151 is 28388.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 14 | 84 |
| 163 and 103 | 16789 |
| 155 and 139 | 21545 |
| 163 and 31 | 5053 |
| 160 and 159 | 25440 |