Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 88 is 1496.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 185 | 6660 |
| 166 and 119 | 19754 |
| 54 and 92 | 2484 |
| 93 and 157 | 14601 |
| 70 and 178 | 6230 |