Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 95 is 3990.
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 42 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 160 | 20960 |
| 23 and 103 | 2369 |
| 47 and 170 | 7990 |
| 72 and 145 | 10440 |
| 19 and 167 | 3173 |