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 |
|---|---|
| 169 and 10 | 1690 |
| 143 and 154 | 2002 |
| 91 and 147 | 1911 |
| 133 and 12 | 1596 |
| 133 and 54 | 7182 |