Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 94 is 1034.
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 11 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 23 | 345 |
| 50 and 143 | 7150 |
| 21 and 136 | 2856 |
| 168 and 188 | 7896 |
| 25 and 144 | 3600 |