Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 160 is 7520.
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 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 66 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 189 | 756 |
| 31 and 88 | 2728 |
| 149 and 65 | 9685 |
| 48 and 61 | 2928 |
| 188 and 180 | 8460 |