Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 89 is 17177.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 97 | 1649 |
| 93 and 188 | 17484 |
| 152 and 183 | 27816 |
| 26 and 17 | 442 |
| 86 and 103 | 8858 |