Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 94 is 4794.
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 102 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 8 = 11 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 11 | 1298 |
| 118 and 73 | 8614 |
| 84 and 102 | 1428 |
| 158 and 109 | 17222 |
| 170 and 127 | 21590 |