Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 95 is 9120.
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 96 and 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 1 = 95 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 29 | 1827 |
| 162 and 61 | 9882 |
| 178 and 36 | 3204 |
| 37 and 123 | 4551 |
| 198 and 82 | 8118 |