Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 37 is 3441.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 37 | 3478 |
| 74 and 36 | 1332 |
| 90 and 79 | 7110 |
| 196 and 92 | 4508 |
| 134 and 90 | 6030 |