Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 187 is 17765.
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 95 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 92 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 92 ÷ 3 = 30 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 13 | 546 |
| 97 and 171 | 16587 |
| 87 and 10 | 870 |
| 139 and 78 | 10842 |
| 33 and 124 | 4092 |