Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 92 is 1012.
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 22 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 92 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 73 | 13870 |
| 168 and 11 | 1848 |
| 173 and 53 | 9169 |
| 76 and 54 | 2052 |
| 136 and 140 | 4760 |