Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 188 is 3572.
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 38 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 45 | 6435 |
| 161 and 99 | 15939 |
| 171 and 114 | 342 |
| 140 and 161 | 3220 |
| 187 and 90 | 16830 |