Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 88 is 16808.
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 191 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 97 | 10767 |
| 116 and 187 | 21692 |
| 73 and 47 | 3431 |
| 43 and 81 | 3483 |
| 42 and 119 | 714 |