Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 86 is 4386.
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 102 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 128 | 9856 |
| 171 and 85 | 14535 |
| 162 and 180 | 1620 |
| 141 and 35 | 4935 |
| 96 and 76 | 1824 |