Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 42 is 1218.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 3 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 98 | 1078 |
| 65 and 44 | 2860 |
| 138 and 67 | 9246 |
| 190 and 21 | 3990 |
| 148 and 37 | 148 |