Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 68 is 748.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 177 | 22656 |
| 193 and 66 | 12738 |
| 67 and 124 | 8308 |
| 126 and 55 | 6930 |
| 71 and 87 | 6177 |