Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 193 is 10229.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 140 | 25620 |
| 86 and 83 | 7138 |
| 73 and 152 | 11096 |
| 97 and 47 | 4559 |
| 188 and 183 | 34404 |