Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 93 is 2325.
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 75 and 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 93 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 30 | 1680 |
| 186 and 145 | 26970 |
| 14 and 46 | 322 |
| 33 and 138 | 1518 |
| 91 and 199 | 18109 |