Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 184 is 16008.
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 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 148 | 7252 |
| 72 and 24 | 72 |
| 17 and 34 | 34 |
| 53 and 83 | 4399 |
| 30 and 101 | 3030 |