Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 175 is 16450.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 81 ÷ 13 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 122 | 10736 |
| 153 and 160 | 24480 |
| 144 and 110 | 7920 |
| 153 and 20 | 3060 |
| 53 and 112 | 5936 |