Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 93 is 17484.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 93 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 2 = 46 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 81 | 9396 |
| 14 and 175 | 350 |
| 160 and 13 | 2080 |
| 18 and 200 | 1800 |
| 196 and 128 | 6272 |