Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 90 is 16830.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 83 | 13114 |
| 18 and 161 | 2898 |
| 77 and 182 | 2002 |
| 78 and 80 | 3120 |
| 174 and 88 | 7656 |