Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 23 is 2185.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 150 | 23550 |
| 164 and 100 | 4100 |
| 170 and 31 | 5270 |
| 104 and 169 | 1352 |
| 123 and 200 | 24600 |