Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 183 is 5673.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 90 ÷ 3 = 30 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 163 | 24450 |
| 55 and 110 | 110 |
| 73 and 170 | 12410 |
| 156 and 20 | 780 |
| 149 and 92 | 13708 |