Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 88 is 4136.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 142 | 12638 |
| 191 and 25 | 4775 |
| 157 and 148 | 23236 |
| 24 and 173 | 4152 |
| 81 and 200 | 16200 |