Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 153 is 4743.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 4 | 60 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 5 | 33 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 27 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 152 | 7448 |
| 42 and 76 | 1596 |
| 24 and 173 | 4152 |
| 180 and 158 | 14220 |
| 103 and 85 | 8755 |