Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 93 is 465.
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 155 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 76 | 456 |
| 134 and 176 | 11792 |
| 132 and 25 | 3300 |
| 171 and 122 | 20862 |
| 99 and 173 | 17127 |