Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 179 is 34547.
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 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 14 = 12 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 138 | 4278 |
| 104 and 84 | 2184 |
| 93 and 71 | 6603 |
| 130 and 92 | 5980 |
| 28 and 196 | 196 |