Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 32 is 5984.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 57 | 6954 |
| 69 and 135 | 3105 |
| 198 and 102 | 3366 |
| 57 and 75 | 1425 |
| 80 and 102 | 4080 |