Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 93 is 6324.
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 68 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 93 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 75 | 9975 |
| 34 and 33 | 1122 |
| 127 and 181 | 22987 |
| 94 and 80 | 3760 |
| 73 and 39 | 2847 |