Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 123 is 3813.
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 93 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 90 | 12510 |
| 58 and 101 | 5858 |
| 108 and 197 | 21276 |
| 154 and 28 | 308 |
| 171 and 32 | 5472 |