Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 171 is 16074.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 77 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 70 | 4970 |
| 134 and 142 | 9514 |
| 36 and 152 | 1368 |
| 102 and 132 | 2244 |
| 102 and 190 | 9690 |