Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 187 is 35343.
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 189 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 187 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 2 = 93 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 193 | 26441 |
| 66 and 184 | 6072 |
| 78 and 143 | 858 |
| 174 and 112 | 9744 |
| 98 and 184 | 9016 |