Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 51 is 4692.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 44 | 1100 |
| 10 and 51 | 510 |
| 17 and 136 | 136 |
| 126 and 66 | 1386 |
| 109 and 38 | 4142 |