Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 92 is 368.
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 16 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 92 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 48 | 144 |
| 173 and 168 | 29064 |
| 68 and 93 | 6324 |
| 21 and 137 | 2877 |
| 63 and 77 | 693 |