Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 180 is 33660.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 180 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 7 = 25 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 150 | 2850 |
| 15 and 150 | 150 |
| 15 and 59 | 885 |
| 154 and 36 | 2772 |
| 45 and 128 | 5760 |