Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 142 is 13490.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 1 = 47 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 161 | 26404 |
| 12 and 182 | 1092 |
| 72 and 114 | 1368 |
| 130 and 118 | 7670 |
| 119 and 13 | 1547 |