Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 87 is 5307.
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 183 and 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 165 | 27390 |
| 74 and 29 | 2146 |
| 192 and 158 | 15168 |
| 160 and 68 | 2720 |
| 73 and 72 | 5256 |