Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 188 is 16732.
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 89 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 109 | 14715 |
| 40 and 159 | 6360 |
| 179 and 101 | 18079 |
| 42 and 79 | 3318 |
| 44 and 185 | 8140 |