Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 94 is 15134.
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 161 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 10 | 360 |
| 99 and 66 | 198 |
| 140 and 30 | 420 |
| 17 and 20 | 340 |
| 125 and 77 | 9625 |