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 |
|---|---|
| 120 and 133 | 15960 |
| 172 and 53 | 9116 |
| 47 and 37 | 1739 |
| 43 and 89 | 3827 |
| 80 and 136 | 1360 |