Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 94 is 6862.
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 73 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 192 | 35904 |
| 25 and 160 | 800 |
| 84 and 182 | 1092 |
| 91 and 11 | 1001 |
| 164 and 180 | 7380 |