Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 103 is 19879.
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 193 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 13 = 6 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 158 | 2370 |
| 102 and 185 | 18870 |
| 114 and 17 | 1938 |
| 169 and 10 | 1690 |
| 124 and 29 | 3596 |