Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 192 is 17088.
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 89 and 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 144 | 14544 |
| 57 and 174 | 3306 |
| 23 and 131 | 3013 |
| 140 and 189 | 3780 |
| 200 and 41 | 8200 |