Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 167 is 14529.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 80 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 167 | 17201 |
| 37 and 80 | 2960 |
| 101 and 99 | 9999 |
| 160 and 121 | 19360 |
| 187 and 129 | 24123 |