Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 191 is 36863.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 191 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 2 = 95 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 56 | 280 |
| 147 and 118 | 17346 |
| 76 and 131 | 9956 |
| 142 and 90 | 6390 |
| 131 and 139 | 18209 |