Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 92 is 3128.
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 136 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 82 | 15498 |
| 110 and 147 | 16170 |
| 130 and 64 | 4160 |
| 138 and 153 | 7038 |
| 180 and 148 | 6660 |