Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 95 is 5890.
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 62 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 74 | 9398 |
| 103 and 91 | 9373 |
| 181 and 163 | 29503 |
| 85 and 21 | 1785 |
| 123 and 171 | 7011 |