Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 74 is 7030.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 77 | 8778 |
| 172 and 189 | 32508 |
| 187 and 47 | 8789 |
| 184 and 83 | 15272 |
| 183 and 13 | 2379 |