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 |
|---|---|
| 120 and 66 | 1320 |
| 45 and 84 | 1260 |
| 177 and 27 | 1593 |
| 26 and 55 | 1430 |
| 62 and 68 | 2108 |