Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 109 is 10028.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 159 | 9381 |
| 161 and 71 | 11431 |
| 140 and 41 | 5740 |
| 23 and 85 | 1955 |
| 130 and 111 | 14430 |