Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 187 is 16082.
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 86 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 14 | 994 |
| 87 and 176 | 15312 |
| 135 and 199 | 26865 |
| 34 and 190 | 3230 |
| 200 and 24 | 600 |