Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 30
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 30 is 570.
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 30?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 30 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 25 | 975 |
| 38 and 97 | 3686 |
| 122 and 101 | 12322 |
| 61 and 45 | 2745 |
| 132 and 61 | 8052 |