Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 192 is 3264.
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 102 and 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 90 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 170 | 10880 |
| 42 and 64 | 1344 |
| 88 and 117 | 10296 |
| 113 and 84 | 9492 |
| 180 and 171 | 3420 |