Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 151 is 13892.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 5 | 33 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 26 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 116 | 17748 |
| 32 and 198 | 3168 |
| 91 and 87 | 7917 |
| 137 and 130 | 17810 |
| 165 and 110 | 330 |