Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 81 is 2511.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 84 | 9492 |
| 175 and 190 | 6650 |
| 48 and 53 | 2544 |
| 62 and 61 | 3782 |
| 58 and 105 | 6090 |