Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 169 is 16055.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 74 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 86 | 688 |
| 137 and 150 | 20550 |
| 72 and 26 | 936 |
| 147 and 125 | 18375 |
| 16 and 65 | 1040 |