Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 22 is 4246.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 22 = 8 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 30 | 2640 |
| 134 and 176 | 11792 |
| 32 and 124 | 992 |
| 57 and 139 | 7923 |
| 68 and 137 | 9316 |