Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 80 is 14960.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 121 | 21175 |
| 36 and 73 | 2628 |
| 10 and 49 | 490 |
| 125 and 127 | 15875 |
| 86 and 54 | 2322 |