Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 141 is 26367.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 94 | 5922 |
| 15 and 117 | 585 |
| 25 and 78 | 1950 |
| 186 and 146 | 13578 |
| 145 and 52 | 7540 |