
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 17 is 3281.
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 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 193 ÷ 17 = 11 remainder 6 |
2 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
3 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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63 and 26 | 1638 |
74 and 141 | 10434 |
38 and 110 | 2090 |
171 and 15 | 855 |
174 and 153 | 8874 |