Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 102 is 1122.
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 187 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 82 | 13530 |
| 187 and 96 | 17952 |
| 37 and 96 | 3552 |
| 121 and 198 | 2178 |
| 144 and 179 | 25776 |