Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 95 is 18145.
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 191 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 95 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 1 = 95 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 20 | 1180 |
| 185 and 114 | 21090 |
| 171 and 144 | 2736 |
| 93 and 100 | 9300 |
| 141 and 29 | 4089 |