Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 93 is 12741.
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 137 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 137 | 10001 |
| 137 and 124 | 16988 |
| 68 and 147 | 9996 |
| 127 and 104 | 13208 |
| 179 and 25 | 4475 |