Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 122 is 11590.
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 95 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 64 | 576 |
| 181 and 14 | 2534 |
| 17 and 187 | 187 |
| 11 and 45 | 495 |
| 174 and 62 | 5394 |