Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 95 is 11020.
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 116 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 118 | 354 |
| 144 and 134 | 9648 |
| 156 and 168 | 2184 |
| 174 and 28 | 2436 |
| 13 and 190 | 2470 |