Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 142 is 6532.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 42 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 59 | 5664 |
| 127 and 115 | 14605 |
| 89 and 147 | 13083 |
| 103 and 77 | 7931 |
| 71 and 181 | 12851 |