Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 65 is 12545.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 2 = 31 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 176 | 24112 |
| 125 and 198 | 24750 |
| 79 and 159 | 12561 |
| 150 and 77 | 11550 |
| 185 and 136 | 25160 |