Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 181 is 34028.
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 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 7 = 25 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 43 | 5590 |
| 123 and 158 | 19434 |
| 24 and 161 | 3864 |
| 177 and 88 | 15576 |
| 95 and 70 | 1330 |