Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 188 is 35532.
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 189 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 188 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 1 = 188 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 191 | 33616 |
| 52 and 86 | 2236 |
| 121 and 170 | 20570 |
| 155 and 69 | 10695 |
| 158 and 39 | 6162 |