Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 150 is 6900.
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 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 24 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 156 | 28236 |
| 50 and 146 | 3650 |
| 107 and 116 | 12412 |
| 62 and 153 | 9486 |
| 104 and 79 | 8216 |