Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 193 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 193 and 91 is 17563.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 193 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 193 ÷ 91 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 176 | 18480 |
| 163 and 29 | 4727 |
| 127 and 73 | 9271 |
| 15 and 59 | 885 |
| 171 and 70 | 11970 |