Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 82 is 3854.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 86 | 5332 |
| 94 and 81 | 7614 |
| 18 and 88 | 792 |
| 52 and 53 | 2756 |
| 191 and 103 | 19673 |