Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 162 is 15228.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 92 and 167 | 15364 |
| 100 and 85 | 1700 |
| 174 and 86 | 7482 |
| 145 and 140 | 4060 |
| 136 and 186 | 12648 |