Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 153 is 14382.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 6 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 180 | 2340 |
| 63 and 113 | 7119 |
| 86 and 123 | 10578 |
| 102 and 103 | 10506 |
| 144 and 39 | 1872 |