Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 92 is 12788.
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 139 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 2 = 22 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 181 | 17195 |
| 142 and 180 | 12780 |
| 171 and 144 | 2736 |
| 162 and 51 | 2754 |
| 93 and 140 | 13020 |