Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 193 is 11001.
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 57 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 57 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 200 | 15800 |
| 123 and 102 | 4182 |
| 148 and 114 | 8436 |
| 69 and 196 | 13524 |
| 152 and 164 | 6232 |