Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 78 is 2496.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 36 | 2988 |
| 11 and 142 | 1562 |
| 89 and 157 | 13973 |
| 14 and 36 | 252 |
| 108 and 111 | 3996 |