Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 95 is 570.
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 114 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 19 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 45 | 1440 |
| 119 and 14 | 238 |
| 148 and 23 | 3404 |
| 164 and 189 | 30996 |
| 14 and 156 | 1092 |