Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 136 is 1496.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 97 | 6596 |
| 101 and 42 | 4242 |
| 79 and 107 | 8453 |
| 143 and 83 | 11869 |
| 40 and 127 | 5080 |