Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 79 is 14852.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 79 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 79 | 12087 |
| 43 and 34 | 1462 |
| 185 and 70 | 2590 |
| 145 and 122 | 17690 |
| 51 and 27 | 459 |