Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 135 is 12420.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 90 | 90 |
| 158 and 102 | 8058 |
| 179 and 97 | 17363 |
| 168 and 127 | 21336 |
| 165 and 191 | 31515 |