Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 178 is 16732.
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 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 178 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 166 | 7968 |
| 185 and 132 | 24420 |
| 56 and 81 | 4536 |
| 178 and 172 | 15308 |
| 183 and 121 | 22143 |