Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 36 is 1692.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 36 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 42 | 1050 |
| 71 and 111 | 7881 |
| 94 and 67 | 6298 |
| 20 and 128 | 640 |
| 126 and 126 | 126 |