Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 94 is 11186.
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 119 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 134 | 7236 |
| 166 and 160 | 13280 |
| 191 and 99 | 18909 |
| 25 and 174 | 4350 |
| 65 and 10 | 130 |