Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 55 is 10615.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 55 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 1 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 58 | 7714 |
| 188 and 181 | 34028 |
| 28 and 187 | 5236 |
| 179 and 79 | 14141 |
| 92 and 139 | 12788 |