Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 112 is 5264.
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 94 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 68 | 9996 |
| 93 and 170 | 15810 |
| 184 and 176 | 4048 |
| 197 and 155 | 30535 |
| 188 and 126 | 11844 |