Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 92 is 5796.
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 126 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 163 | 23635 |
| 31 and 57 | 1767 |
| 16 and 146 | 1168 |
| 38 and 101 | 3838 |
| 32 and 176 | 352 |