Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 96 is 4512.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 2 = 47 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 33 | 561 |
| 34 and 154 | 2618 |
| 68 and 136 | 136 |
| 110 and 111 | 12210 |
| 55 and 169 | 9295 |