Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 92 is 276.
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 138 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 127 | 22733 |
| 169 and 64 | 10816 |
| 121 and 109 | 13189 |
| 117 and 187 | 21879 |
| 105 and 50 | 1050 |