Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 187 is 14960.
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 80 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 86 | 6106 |
| 72 and 59 | 4248 |
| 140 and 148 | 5180 |
| 53 and 66 | 3498 |
| 190 and 162 | 15390 |