Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 156 is 14820.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 61 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 27 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 152 | 2584 |
| 33 and 47 | 1551 |
| 159 and 197 | 31323 |
| 40 and 83 | 3320 |
| 105 and 126 | 630 |