Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 157 is 13816.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 69 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 120 | 7320 |
| 100 and 81 | 8100 |
| 158 and 83 | 13114 |
| 61 and 51 | 3111 |
| 17 and 88 | 1496 |