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 |
|---|---|
| 196 and 91 | 2548 |
| 149 and 183 | 27267 |
| 178 and 23 | 4094 |
| 79 and 38 | 3002 |
| 152 and 112 | 2128 |