Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 73 is 6351.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 21 | 147 |
| 94 and 50 | 2350 |
| 107 and 166 | 17762 |
| 62 and 16 | 496 |
| 134 and 105 | 14070 |