Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 113 is 10622.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 98 | 7742 |
| 134 and 177 | 23718 |
| 26 and 149 | 3874 |
| 82 and 154 | 6314 |
| 121 and 161 | 19481 |