Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 39 is 1209.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 92 | 3496 |
| 21 and 153 | 1071 |
| 144 and 19 | 2736 |
| 61 and 88 | 5368 |
| 88 and 178 | 7832 |