Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 187 is 8602.
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 46 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 46 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 131 | 19388 |
| 140 and 196 | 980 |
| 26 and 111 | 2886 |
| 162 and 123 | 6642 |
| 114 and 36 | 684 |