Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 175 is 32725.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 161 | 15134 |
| 137 and 115 | 15755 |
| 16 and 156 | 624 |
| 79 and 155 | 12245 |
| 166 and 71 | 11786 |