Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 108 is 2484.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 108 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 39 | 1365 |
| 172 and 141 | 24252 |
| 27 and 32 | 864 |
| 91 and 121 | 11011 |
| 66 and 104 | 3432 |