Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 33 is 6369.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 65 | 6890 |
| 182 and 180 | 16380 |
| 13 and 193 | 2509 |
| 60 and 17 | 1020 |
| 138 and 88 | 6072 |