Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 122 is 23546.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 28 | 1316 |
| 56 and 136 | 952 |
| 33 and 111 | 1221 |
| 137 and 10 | 1370 |
| 150 and 125 | 750 |