Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 188 is 17860.
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 95 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 93 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 93 ÷ 2 = 46 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 139 | 25993 |
| 70 and 144 | 5040 |
| 58 and 33 | 1914 |
| 107 and 46 | 4922 |
| 140 and 66 | 4620 |