Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 193 is 32617.
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 169 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 169 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 169 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 169 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 194 | 24638 |
| 107 and 62 | 6634 |
| 86 and 163 | 14018 |
| 149 and 170 | 25330 |
| 188 and 21 | 3948 |