Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 183 is 16836.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 91 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 91 ÷ 1 = 91 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 142 | 8804 |
| 127 and 168 | 21336 |
| 66 and 25 | 1650 |
| 183 and 97 | 17751 |
| 124 and 77 | 9548 |