Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 160 is 7520.
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 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 179 | 8771 |
| 135 and 29 | 3915 |
| 160 and 120 | 480 |
| 125 and 173 | 21625 |
| 186 and 52 | 4836 |