Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 87 is 4350.
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 50 and 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 87 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 14 | 2506 |
| 166 and 20 | 1660 |
| 16 and 129 | 2064 |
| 11 and 117 | 1287 |
| 145 and 70 | 2030 |