Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 104 is 19448.
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 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 197 | 30732 |
| 193 and 139 | 26827 |
| 36 and 51 | 612 |
| 83 and 103 | 8549 |
| 167 and 178 | 29726 |