Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 76 is 3572.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 101 | 6363 |
| 101 and 29 | 2929 |
| 173 and 54 | 9342 |
| 16 and 12 | 48 |
| 115 and 102 | 11730 |