Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 159 is 14628.
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 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 67 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 132 | 3564 |
| 123 and 51 | 2091 |
| 178 and 99 | 17622 |
| 167 and 39 | 6513 |
| 46 and 24 | 552 |