Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 176 is 15312.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 2 = 43 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 123 | 21525 |
| 21 and 130 | 2730 |
| 179 and 194 | 34726 |
| 28 and 109 | 3052 |
| 111 and 144 | 5328 |