Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 23 is 2139.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 92 | 2852 |
| 175 and 47 | 8225 |
| 44 and 36 | 396 |
| 104 and 136 | 1768 |
| 198 and 153 | 3366 |