Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 113 is 10396.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 73 | 9490 |
| 115 and 47 | 5405 |
| 35 and 106 | 3710 |
| 187 and 70 | 13090 |
| 108 and 117 | 1404 |