Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 95 is 2185.
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 115 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 72 | 1152 |
| 65 and 171 | 11115 |
| 88 and 142 | 6248 |
| 196 and 25 | 4900 |
| 55 and 126 | 6930 |