Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 78 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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 21 | 1491 |
| 141 and 74 | 10434 |
| 108 and 106 | 5724 |
| 55 and 36 | 1980 |
| 181 and 188 | 34028 |