Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 115 is 10120.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 188 | 5264 |
| 70 and 186 | 6510 |
| 69 and 181 | 12489 |
| 157 and 34 | 5338 |
| 109 and 120 | 13080 |