Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 80 is 3760.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 35 | 2590 |
| 72 and 14 | 504 |
| 82 and 39 | 3198 |
| 182 and 83 | 15106 |
| 41 and 90 | 3690 |