Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 175 is 15225.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 1 = 87 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 103 | 19158 |
| 146 and 34 | 2482 |
| 161 and 33 | 5313 |
| 168 and 187 | 31416 |
| 31 and 73 | 2263 |