Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 187 is 8041.
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 43 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 43 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 55 | 1540 |
| 188 and 122 | 11468 |
| 183 and 128 | 23424 |
| 43 and 168 | 7224 |
| 26 and 163 | 4238 |