Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 94 is 11750.
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 125 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 1 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 95 | 13490 |
| 167 and 200 | 33400 |
| 193 and 108 | 20844 |
| 170 and 86 | 7310 |
| 41 and 71 | 2911 |