Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 95 is 4940.
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 52 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 36 | 3060 |
| 125 and 78 | 9750 |
| 139 and 170 | 23630 |
| 190 and 176 | 16720 |
| 132 and 192 | 2112 |