Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 85 is 7820.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 50 | 3150 |
| 159 and 90 | 4770 |
| 41 and 103 | 4223 |
| 101 and 52 | 5252 |
| 78 and 195 | 390 |