Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 110 is 440.
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 88 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 134 | 19162 |
| 80 and 124 | 2480 |
| 140 and 107 | 14980 |
| 65 and 114 | 7410 |
| 172 and 166 | 14276 |