Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 53 is 4982.
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 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 131 | 15458 |
| 102 and 148 | 7548 |
| 173 and 67 | 11591 |
| 110 and 117 | 12870 |
| 181 and 25 | 4525 |