Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 94 is 5076.
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 108 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 106 | 11342 |
| 197 and 136 | 26792 |
| 102 and 79 | 8058 |
| 185 and 200 | 7400 |
| 37 and 40 | 1480 |