Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 196 is 36652.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 187 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 187 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 187 ÷ 9 = 20 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 180 | 8280 |
| 35 and 73 | 2555 |
| 67 and 161 | 10787 |
| 23 and 86 | 1978 |
| 21 and 43 | 903 |