Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 39 is 1131.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 136 | 2448 |
| 11 and 36 | 396 |
| 101 and 190 | 19190 |
| 124 and 90 | 5580 |
| 50 and 171 | 8550 |