Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 136 is 1496.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 40 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 179 | 3759 |
| 82 and 57 | 4674 |
| 68 and 181 | 12308 |
| 172 and 129 | 516 |
| 127 and 188 | 23876 |