Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 23 is 2093.
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 91 and 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 162 | 2754 |
| 67 and 27 | 1809 |
| 61 and 35 | 2135 |
| 187 and 109 | 20383 |
| 146 and 151 | 22046 |