Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 92 is 3220.
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 140 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 68 | 340 |
| 43 and 183 | 7869 |
| 30 and 153 | 1530 |
| 23 and 192 | 4416 |
| 143 and 57 | 8151 |