Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 88 is 616.
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 56 and 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 53 | 3657 |
| 35 and 198 | 6930 |
| 160 and 117 | 18720 |
| 58 and 195 | 11310 |
| 191 and 86 | 16426 |