Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 29 is 5452.
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 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 29 = 6 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 102 | 3570 |
| 35 and 113 | 3955 |
| 168 and 87 | 4872 |
| 27 and 86 | 2322 |
| 81 and 184 | 14904 |