Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 65 is 12155.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 184 | 15640 |
| 172 and 64 | 2752 |
| 61 and 61 | 61 |
| 135 and 76 | 10260 |
| 115 and 110 | 2530 |