Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 152 is 7144.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 172 | 34228 |
| 134 and 164 | 10988 |
| 158 and 128 | 10112 |
| 10 and 53 | 530 |
| 90 and 134 | 6030 |