Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 151 is 14345.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 5 | 39 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 10 | 370 |
| 112 and 73 | 8176 |
| 176 and 56 | 1232 |
| 129 and 63 | 2709 |
| 120 and 46 | 2760 |