Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 174 is 8004.
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 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 82 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 80 | 5520 |
| 173 and 69 | 11937 |
| 144 and 133 | 19152 |
| 29 and 103 | 2987 |
| 180 and 12 | 180 |