Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 155 is 29140.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 136 | 272 |
| 138 and 38 | 2622 |
| 37 and 78 | 2886 |
| 184 and 97 | 17848 |
| 119 and 148 | 17612 |