Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 54 is 2484.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 174 | 8700 |
| 138 and 54 | 1242 |
| 123 and 15 | 615 |
| 162 and 85 | 13770 |
| 133 and 27 | 3591 |