Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 145 is 13485.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 41 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 169 | 23322 |
| 181 and 34 | 6154 |
| 136 and 83 | 11288 |
| 49 and 179 | 8771 |
| 33 and 13 | 429 |