Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 85 is 1870.
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 110 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 99 | 1089 |
| 156 and 93 | 4836 |
| 35 and 36 | 1260 |
| 181 and 108 | 19548 |
| 112 and 17 | 1904 |