Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 128 is 6016.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 189 | 22869 |
| 187 and 177 | 33099 |
| 150 and 152 | 11400 |
| 143 and 197 | 28171 |
| 170 and 44 | 3740 |