Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 32 is 1504.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 76 | 3268 |
| 127 and 63 | 8001 |
| 112 and 99 | 11088 |
| 70 and 98 | 490 |
| 62 and 64 | 1984 |