Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 116 is 22388.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 38 ÷ 1 = 38 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 18 | 414 |
| 165 and 172 | 28380 |
| 66 and 139 | 9174 |
| 158 and 76 | 6004 |
| 49 and 197 | 9653 |