Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 169 is 14703.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 82 ÷ 5 = 16 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 129 | 6321 |
| 127 and 12 | 1524 |
| 86 and 167 | 14362 |
| 25 and 97 | 2425 |
| 167 and 40 | 6680 |