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 |
|---|---|
| 110 and 90 | 990 |
| 126 and 127 | 16002 |
| 120 and 194 | 11640 |
| 172 and 138 | 11868 |
| 69 and 44 | 3036 |