Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 97 is 18139.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 148 | 13172 |
| 176 and 89 | 15664 |
| 15 and 56 | 840 |
| 40 and 29 | 1160 |
| 163 and 93 | 15159 |