Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 92 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 92 and 99 is 9108.
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 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 92 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 7 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 116 | 9860 |
| 34 and 72 | 1224 |
| 159 and 153 | 8109 |
| 188 and 165 | 31020 |
| 175 and 106 | 18550 |