Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 93 is 1488.
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 16 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 93 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 23 | 4140 |
| 88 and 41 | 3608 |
| 48 and 91 | 4368 |
| 115 and 170 | 3910 |
| 104 and 197 | 20488 |