Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 94 is 7050.
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 75 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 112 | 784 |
| 185 and 46 | 8510 |
| 169 and 48 | 8112 |
| 146 and 176 | 12848 |
| 32 and 46 | 736 |