Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 92 is 4140.
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 90 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 92 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 2 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 23 | 2783 |
| 22 and 188 | 2068 |
| 147 and 127 | 18669 |
| 118 and 137 | 16166 |
| 157 and 146 | 22922 |