Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 193 is 25283.
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 131 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 131 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 3 | 131 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 62 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 49 | 3675 |
| 157 and 159 | 24963 |
| 123 and 92 | 11316 |
| 93 and 77 | 7161 |
| 68 and 95 | 6460 |