Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 175 is 16275.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 82 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 161 | 8855 |
| 80 and 155 | 2480 |
| 169 and 24 | 4056 |
| 86 and 44 | 1892 |
| 77 and 38 | 2926 |