Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 134 is 25058.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 103 | 9785 |
| 102 and 184 | 9384 |
| 178 and 198 | 17622 |
| 123 and 143 | 17589 |
| 187 and 18 | 3366 |