Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 64 is 6080.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 158 | 7742 |
| 149 and 41 | 6109 |
| 150 and 124 | 9300 |
| 134 and 138 | 9246 |
| 191 and 164 | 31324 |