Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 128 is 2944.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 159 | 159 |
| 196 and 122 | 11956 |
| 38 and 170 | 3230 |
| 95 and 38 | 190 |
| 113 and 17 | 1921 |