Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 31 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 31 and 193 is 5983.
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 31 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 31 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 31 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 182 | 17654 |
| 171 and 41 | 7011 |
| 36 and 185 | 6660 |
| 72 and 69 | 1656 |
| 174 and 171 | 9918 |