Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 188 is 13724.
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 73 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 136 | 25976 |
| 96 and 74 | 3552 |
| 172 and 109 | 18748 |
| 131 and 90 | 11790 |
| 60 and 33 | 660 |