Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 193 is 11387.
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 59 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 38 | 152 |
| 124 and 56 | 1736 |
| 188 and 68 | 3196 |
| 25 and 114 | 2850 |
| 153 and 78 | 3978 |