Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 57 is 5358.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 95 | 14535 |
| 104 and 93 | 9672 |
| 86 and 153 | 13158 |
| 194 and 90 | 8730 |
| 155 and 155 | 155 |