Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 193 is 10808.
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 56 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 140 | 5320 |
| 147 and 99 | 4851 |
| 160 and 167 | 26720 |
| 101 and 36 | 3636 |
| 11 and 44 | 44 |