Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 29 is 5597.
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 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 29 = 6 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 91 | 13650 |
| 125 and 147 | 18375 |
| 129 and 162 | 6966 |
| 39 and 198 | 2574 |
| 90 and 191 | 17190 |