Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 21 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 21 and 193 is 4053.
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 21 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 21 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 21 = 9 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 177 | 21063 |
| 191 and 157 | 29987 |
| 124 and 113 | 14012 |
| 26 and 87 | 2262 |
| 169 and 50 | 8450 |