Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 87 is 2436.
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 84 and 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 87 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 3 = 28 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 198 | 5544 |
| 16 and 78 | 624 |
| 25 and 87 | 2175 |
| 140 and 118 | 8260 |
| 155 and 170 | 5270 |