Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 193 is 22002.
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 114 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 79 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 159 | 8745 |
| 26 and 36 | 468 |
| 121 and 184 | 22264 |
| 126 and 187 | 23562 |
| 45 and 46 | 2070 |