Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 74 is 3404.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 46 | 2944 |
| 120 and 114 | 2280 |
| 196 and 162 | 15876 |
| 37 and 156 | 5772 |
| 187 and 197 | 36839 |