Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 126 is 5544.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 109 | 4142 |
| 172 and 105 | 18060 |
| 90 and 124 | 5580 |
| 125 and 144 | 18000 |
| 195 and 76 | 14820 |