Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 68 is 3196.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 24 | 744 |
| 190 and 119 | 22610 |
| 89 and 138 | 12282 |
| 63 and 78 | 1638 |
| 88 and 65 | 5720 |