Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 87 is 10527.
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 121 and 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 65 | 8970 |
| 114 and 171 | 342 |
| 70 and 102 | 3570 |
| 66 and 159 | 3498 |
| 31 and 41 | 1271 |