Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 148 is 3256.
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 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 60 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 18 | 342 |
| 63 and 43 | 2709 |
| 27 and 86 | 2322 |
| 43 and 176 | 7568 |
| 128 and 137 | 17536 |