Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 185 is 17390.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 91 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 91 ÷ 3 = 30 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 155 | 3565 |
| 160 and 15 | 480 |
| 137 and 109 | 14933 |
| 24 and 199 | 4776 |
| 42 and 63 | 126 |