Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 94 is 9494.
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 101 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 7 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 63 | 7623 |
| 93 and 15 | 465 |
| 134 and 142 | 9514 |
| 97 and 188 | 18236 |
| 160 and 96 | 480 |