Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 130 is 6110.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 128 | 8320 |
| 143 and 28 | 4004 |
| 152 and 196 | 7448 |
| 99 and 82 | 8118 |
| 165 and 40 | 1320 |