Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 95 is 4085.
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 43 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 186 | 4836 |
| 78 and 163 | 12714 |
| 179 and 155 | 27745 |
| 170 and 161 | 27370 |
| 160 and 47 | 7520 |