Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 93 is 11811.
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 127 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 92 | 12788 |
| 157 and 131 | 20567 |
| 145 and 155 | 4495 |
| 65 and 121 | 7865 |
| 185 and 162 | 29970 |