Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 94 is 3666.
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 39 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 35 | 1155 |
| 52 and 82 | 2132 |
| 73 and 23 | 1679 |
| 198 and 81 | 1782 |
| 156 and 195 | 780 |