Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 187 is 13838.
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 74 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 162 | 9558 |
| 177 and 88 | 15576 |
| 145 and 21 | 3045 |
| 162 and 11 | 1782 |
| 172 and 158 | 13588 |