Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 105 is 19635.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 55 | 10780 |
| 54 and 188 | 5076 |
| 171 and 27 | 513 |
| 109 and 81 | 8829 |
| 104 and 68 | 1768 |