Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 69 is 2001.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 13 | 1391 |
| 152 and 25 | 3800 |
| 131 and 193 | 25283 |
| 23 and 45 | 1035 |
| 20 and 197 | 3940 |