Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 192 is 19776.
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 103 and 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 89 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 41 | 7339 |
| 117 and 182 | 1638 |
| 197 and 88 | 17336 |
| 126 and 199 | 25074 |
| 145 and 189 | 27405 |