Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 193 is 29336.
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 152 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 162 | 27378 |
| 97 and 170 | 16490 |
| 23 and 46 | 46 |
| 61 and 18 | 1098 |
| 143 and 182 | 2002 |