Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 94 is 14194.
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 151 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 47 | 7332 |
| 134 and 177 | 23718 |
| 191 and 96 | 18336 |
| 74 and 189 | 13986 |
| 85 and 103 | 8755 |