Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 36 is 1116.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 132 | 1452 |
| 124 and 171 | 21204 |
| 116 and 180 | 5220 |
| 197 and 60 | 11820 |
| 175 and 137 | 23975 |