Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 183 is 17385.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 88 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 40 | 7080 |
| 109 and 42 | 4578 |
| 140 and 151 | 21140 |
| 105 and 21 | 105 |
| 124 and 137 | 16988 |