Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 94 is 6110.
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 130 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 162 | 8910 |
| 95 and 200 | 3800 |
| 71 and 72 | 5112 |
| 82 and 165 | 13530 |
| 82 and 28 | 1148 |