Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 93 is 12927.
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 139 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 1 = 46 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 68 | 2380 |
| 131 and 56 | 7336 |
| 43 and 59 | 2537 |
| 167 and 179 | 29893 |
| 197 and 187 | 36839 |