Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 140 is 6580.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 2 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 160 | 10080 |
| 42 and 131 | 5502 |
| 19 and 65 | 1235 |
| 43 and 105 | 4515 |
| 127 and 73 | 9271 |