Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 69 is 4416.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 65 | 5330 |
| 175 and 173 | 30275 |
| 182 and 194 | 17654 |
| 137 and 24 | 3288 |
| 171 and 54 | 1026 |