Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 57 is 285.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 187 | 30481 |
| 87 and 114 | 3306 |
| 35 and 80 | 560 |
| 154 and 66 | 462 |
| 171 and 171 | 171 |