Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 93 is 1023.
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 11 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 93 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 172 | 5160 |
| 134 and 129 | 17286 |
| 141 and 19 | 2679 |
| 78 and 147 | 3822 |
| 166 and 30 | 2490 |