Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 98 is 9310.
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 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 98 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 3 = 31 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 184 | 5704 |
| 166 and 18 | 1494 |
| 16 and 179 | 2864 |
| 93 and 135 | 4185 |
| 54 and 168 | 1512 |