Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 123 is 11562.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 40 | 3240 |
| 187 and 195 | 36465 |
| 85 and 11 | 935 |
| 60 and 164 | 2460 |
| 18 and 96 | 288 |