Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 123 is 11685.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 169 | 11999 |
| 147 and 84 | 588 |
| 195 and 144 | 9360 |
| 109 and 163 | 17767 |
| 143 and 18 | 2574 |