Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 96 is 1056.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 8 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 133 | 18886 |
| 188 and 70 | 6580 |
| 17 and 29 | 493 |
| 187 and 32 | 5984 |
| 184 and 78 | 7176 |