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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 16

The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 16 is 176.

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 16?

First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 88 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 8
2 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
101 and 17317473
140 and 1147980
195 and 5811310
47 and 1828554
112 and 196784

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