Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 95 is 2470.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 35 | 35 |
| 44 and 60 | 660 |
| 152 and 120 | 2280 |
| 45 and 163 | 7335 |
| 180 and 68 | 3060 |