Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 166 is 32038.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 86 | 6020 |
| 84 and 100 | 2100 |
| 51 and 131 | 6681 |
| 124 and 118 | 7316 |
| 61 and 162 | 9882 |