Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 95 is 3705.
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 195 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 95 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 5 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 112 | 14672 |
| 151 and 92 | 13892 |
| 183 and 186 | 11346 |
| 31 and 140 | 4340 |
| 67 and 35 | 2345 |