Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 51 is 9588.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 178 | 25810 |
| 76 and 46 | 1748 |
| 17 and 131 | 2227 |
| 94 and 28 | 1316 |
| 148 and 104 | 3848 |