Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 43 is 3784.
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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 2 = 21 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 50 | 3150 |
| 170 and 171 | 29070 |
| 117 and 17 | 1989 |
| 185 and 121 | 22385 |
| 119 and 26 | 3094 |