Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 56 is 10808.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 36 | 2196 |
| 94 and 35 | 3290 |
| 44 and 25 | 1100 |
| 157 and 164 | 25748 |
| 128 and 146 | 9344 |