Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 188 is 9212.
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 196 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 188 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 8 = 23 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 37 | 6253 |
| 143 and 101 | 14443 |
| 161 and 121 | 19481 |
| 56 and 58 | 1624 |
| 170 and 12 | 1020 |