Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 195 is 17940.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 92 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 23 | 2484 |
| 139 and 21 | 2919 |
| 117 and 43 | 5031 |
| 112 and 84 | 336 |
| 180 and 146 | 13140 |