Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 92 is 3956.
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 43 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 92 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 153 | 2754 |
| 180 and 85 | 3060 |
| 171 and 37 | 6327 |
| 140 and 60 | 420 |
| 110 and 13 | 1430 |