Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 120 is 5640.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 120 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 16 | 688 |
| 73 and 159 | 11607 |
| 177 and 187 | 33099 |
| 133 and 27 | 3591 |
| 190 and 136 | 12920 |