Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 92 is 17204.
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 187 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 92 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 3 = 30 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 17 | 2227 |
| 43 and 146 | 6278 |
| 133 and 111 | 14763 |
| 169 and 103 | 17407 |
| 79 and 185 | 14615 |