Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 115 is 10810.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 161 | 27370 |
| 130 and 54 | 3510 |
| 200 and 96 | 2400 |
| 118 and 130 | 7670 |
| 16 and 200 | 400 |