Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 183 is 9699.
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 53 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 146 | 4234 |
| 143 and 87 | 12441 |
| 162 and 193 | 31266 |
| 24 and 196 | 1176 |
| 118 and 131 | 15458 |