Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 180 is 8460.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 86 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 86 ÷ 8 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 185 | 35890 |
| 159 and 167 | 26553 |
| 127 and 138 | 17526 |
| 145 and 172 | 24940 |
| 48 and 78 | 624 |