Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 102 is 4692.
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 92 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 102 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 10 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 140 | 1540 |
| 110 and 46 | 2530 |
| 115 and 113 | 12995 |
| 182 and 161 | 4186 |
| 41 and 21 | 861 |