Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 146 is 6424.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 28 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 26 | 832 |
| 68 and 189 | 12852 |
| 100 and 135 | 2700 |
| 179 and 135 | 24165 |
| 87 and 97 | 8439 |