Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 199 is 17313.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 169 | 26195 |
| 84 and 80 | 1680 |
| 42 and 16 | 336 |
| 42 and 122 | 2562 |
| 69 and 140 | 9660 |