Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 88 is 7656.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 1 = 87 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 103 | 19158 |
| 114 and 108 | 2052 |
| 40 and 144 | 720 |
| 143 and 186 | 26598 |
| 32 and 48 | 96 |