Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 19 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 19 and 94 is 1786.
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 19 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 19 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 123 | 7749 |
| 189 and 103 | 19467 |
| 136 and 44 | 1496 |
| 116 and 195 | 22620 |
| 117 and 178 | 20826 |