Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 47 is 8789.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 47 = 3 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 1 = 46 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 21 | 945 |
| 99 and 96 | 3168 |
| 161 and 139 | 22379 |
| 154 and 120 | 9240 |
| 14 and 16 | 112 |