Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 102 is 3264.
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 192 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 25 | 925 |
| 95 and 123 | 11685 |
| 31 and 36 | 1116 |
| 112 and 30 | 1680 |
| 14 and 36 | 252 |