Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 179 is 33652.
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 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 9 = 19 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 132 | 5676 |
| 101 and 23 | 2323 |
| 149 and 185 | 27565 |
| 54 and 54 | 54 |
| 140 and 18 | 1260 |