Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 67 is 6231.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 135 | 270 |
| 39 and 141 | 1833 |
| 149 and 158 | 23542 |
| 183 and 126 | 7686 |
| 148 and 47 | 6956 |