Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 57 is 11001.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 57 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 14 | 112 |
| 69 and 110 | 7590 |
| 188 and 58 | 5452 |
| 59 and 16 | 944 |
| 119 and 45 | 5355 |