Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 88 is 8360.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 83 | 12699 |
| 131 and 68 | 8908 |
| 141 and 118 | 16638 |
| 70 and 60 | 420 |
| 54 and 142 | 3834 |