Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 188 is 9964.
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 53 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 20 | 860 |
| 175 and 33 | 5775 |
| 56 and 179 | 10024 |
| 10 and 26 | 130 |
| 157 and 81 | 12717 |