Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 114 is 3306.
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 87 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 113 | 18080 |
| 120 and 52 | 1560 |
| 88 and 58 | 2552 |
| 193 and 123 | 23739 |
| 138 and 173 | 23874 |