Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 187 is 374.
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 34 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 87 | 2697 |
| 176 and 49 | 8624 |
| 76 and 79 | 6004 |
| 117 and 97 | 11349 |
| 48 and 171 | 2736 |