Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 95 is 6745.
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 71 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 169 | 26702 |
| 68 and 14 | 476 |
| 170 and 164 | 13940 |
| 124 and 145 | 17980 |
| 120 and 111 | 4440 |