Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 92 is 12420.
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 135 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 124 | 372 |
| 19 and 67 | 1273 |
| 152 and 55 | 8360 |
| 46 and 164 | 3772 |
| 181 and 11 | 1991 |