Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 94 is 470.
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 10 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 10 = 9 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 132 | 3300 |
| 113 and 28 | 3164 |
| 160 and 140 | 1120 |
| 154 and 180 | 13860 |
| 167 and 72 | 12024 |