Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 135 is 11880.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 41 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 192 | 384 |
| 183 and 172 | 31476 |
| 190 and 120 | 2280 |
| 17 and 33 | 561 |
| 102 and 159 | 5406 |