Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 164 is 3608.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 76 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 76 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 17 | 680 |
| 178 and 161 | 28658 |
| 179 and 140 | 25060 |
| 43 and 85 | 3655 |
| 69 and 63 | 1449 |