Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 88 is 264.
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 24 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 176 | 31856 |
| 55 and 160 | 1760 |
| 71 and 42 | 2982 |
| 98 and 135 | 13230 |
| 163 and 136 | 22168 |