Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 187 is 9724.
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 52 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 37 | 5550 |
| 52 and 104 | 104 |
| 55 and 60 | 660 |
| 139 and 149 | 20711 |
| 42 and 123 | 1722 |