Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 53 is 9964.
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 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 92 | 3404 |
| 62 and 179 | 11098 |
| 199 and 48 | 9552 |
| 30 and 198 | 990 |
| 199 and 124 | 24676 |