Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 92 is 11684.
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 127 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 196 | 9212 |
| 74 and 48 | 1776 |
| 183 and 72 | 4392 |
| 135 and 121 | 16335 |
| 83 and 178 | 14774 |