Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 187 is 36465.
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 195 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 187 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 8 = 23 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 66 | 198 |
| 163 and 53 | 8639 |
| 156 and 129 | 6708 |
| 147 and 151 | 22197 |
| 161 and 31 | 4991 |