Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 83 is 15853.
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 191 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 53 | 2279 |
| 17 and 155 | 2635 |
| 44 and 38 | 836 |
| 153 and 185 | 28305 |
| 20 and 23 | 460 |