Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 105 is 20265.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 166 | 6142 |
| 137 and 92 | 12604 |
| 65 and 160 | 2080 |
| 33 and 87 | 957 |
| 39 and 93 | 1209 |