Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 200 is 18600.
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 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 93 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 185 | 15355 |
| 51 and 152 | 7752 |
| 134 and 135 | 18090 |
| 153 and 193 | 29529 |
| 43 and 190 | 8170 |