
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 94 is 4136.
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 88 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 88 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 88 |
2 | 94 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 6 |
3 | 88 ÷ 6 = 14 remainder 4 |
4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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104 and 142 | 7384 |
59 and 52 | 3068 |
44 and 177 | 7788 |
112 and 101 | 11312 |
172 and 125 | 21500 |