Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 91 is 8372.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 1 = 91 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 142 | 9372 |
| 102 and 197 | 20094 |
| 142 and 175 | 24850 |
| 165 and 40 | 1320 |
| 161 and 67 | 10787 |