Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 97 is 8439.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 18 | 414 |
| 164 and 139 | 22796 |
| 59 and 156 | 9204 |
| 195 and 94 | 18330 |
| 108 and 134 | 7236 |