Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 73 is 13651.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 77 | 231 |
| 125 and 107 | 13375 |
| 45 and 152 | 6840 |
| 72 and 188 | 3384 |
| 178 and 16 | 1424 |