Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 50 is 950.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 5 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 61 | 11285 |
| 163 and 138 | 22494 |
| 25 and 143 | 3575 |
| 197 and 130 | 25610 |
| 189 and 175 | 4725 |