Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 190 is 8360.
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 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 83 | 4233 |
| 135 and 34 | 4590 |
| 75 and 105 | 525 |
| 199 and 42 | 8358 |
| 120 and 139 | 16680 |