Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 193 is 5211.
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 27 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 27 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 178 | 14952 |
| 145 and 27 | 3915 |
| 88 and 127 | 11176 |
| 122 and 188 | 11468 |
| 54 and 46 | 1242 |