Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 162 is 30294.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 71 | 12567 |
| 144 and 14 | 1008 |
| 35 and 24 | 840 |
| 60 and 66 | 660 |
| 47 and 106 | 4982 |