Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 67 is 12596.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 119 | 22134 |
| 76 and 199 | 15124 |
| 153 and 58 | 8874 |
| 179 and 139 | 24881 |
| 199 and 38 | 7562 |