Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 92 is 12604.
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 137 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 2 = 22 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 127 | 20701 |
| 69 and 22 | 1518 |
| 183 and 172 | 31476 |
| 180 and 111 | 6660 |
| 50 and 149 | 7450 |