Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 188 is 3196.
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 68 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 106 | 7420 |
| 164 and 186 | 15252 |
| 83 and 26 | 2158 |
| 50 and 141 | 7050 |
| 33 and 97 | 3201 |