Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 111 is 10212.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 168 | 11928 |
| 95 and 199 | 18905 |
| 156 and 175 | 27300 |
| 35 and 14 | 70 |
| 86 and 159 | 13674 |