Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 95 is 17860.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 2 = 46 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 97 | 2716 |
| 154 and 120 | 9240 |
| 112 and 84 | 336 |
| 49 and 156 | 7644 |
| 108 and 139 | 15012 |