Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 39 is 3666.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 93 | 3813 |
| 88 and 159 | 13992 |
| 200 and 19 | 3800 |
| 130 and 146 | 9490 |
| 54 and 98 | 2646 |