Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 146 is 27302.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 89 | 11125 |
| 41 and 131 | 5371 |
| 58 and 188 | 5452 |
| 189 and 132 | 8316 |
| 102 and 55 | 5610 |