Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 67 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 67 and 92 is 6164.
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 67 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 67 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 ÷ 92 = 0 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 128 | 10880 |
| 53 and 95 | 5035 |
| 171 and 41 | 7011 |
| 108 and 79 | 8532 |
| 104 and 190 | 9880 |