Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 85 is 9180.
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 108 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 47 | 7191 |
| 32 and 44 | 352 |
| 40 and 198 | 3960 |
| 88 and 109 | 9592 |
| 186 and 134 | 12462 |