Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 193 is 16598.
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 86 and 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 61 | 6588 |
| 68 and 65 | 4420 |
| 37 and 137 | 5069 |
| 172 and 108 | 4644 |
| 196 and 187 | 36652 |