Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 194 is 36278.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 187 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 187 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 187 ÷ 7 = 26 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 |
|---|---|
| 124 and 108 | 3348 |
| 200 and 88 | 2200 |
| 135 and 67 | 9045 |
| 70 and 85 | 1190 |
| 89 and 27 | 2403 |