Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 13
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 13 is 2496.
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 192 and 13?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 13 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 13 = 14 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 179 | 22196 |
| 150 and 47 | 7050 |
| 65 and 112 | 7280 |
| 165 and 183 | 10065 |
| 13 and 28 | 364 |