Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 107 is 9844.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 103 | 14111 |
| 42 and 150 | 1050 |
| 199 and 63 | 12537 |
| 170 and 133 | 22610 |
| 168 and 118 | 9912 |