Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 171 is 15732.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 79 ÷ 13 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 165 | 990 |
| 123 and 30 | 1230 |
| 186 and 62 | 186 |
| 156 and 99 | 5148 |
| 121 and 62 | 7502 |