Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 192 is 9024.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 188 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 188 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 188 ÷ 4 = 47 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 50 | 3200 |
| 120 and 125 | 3000 |
| 50 and 178 | 4450 |
| 198 and 25 | 4950 |
| 139 and 49 | 6811 |