Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 92 is 8556.
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 93 and 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 1 = 92 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 142 | 24282 |
| 178 and 175 | 31150 |
| 142 and 30 | 2130 |
| 128 and 195 | 24960 |
| 112 and 169 | 18928 |