Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 93 is 4464.
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 144 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 69 | 10626 |
| 95 and 164 | 15580 |
| 17 and 48 | 816 |
| 129 and 155 | 19995 |
| 34 and 109 | 3706 |