Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 161 is 14168.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 73 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 73 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 21 | 483 |
| 152 and 131 | 19912 |
| 136 and 144 | 2448 |
| 144 and 52 | 1872 |
| 59 and 187 | 11033 |