Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 85 is 9860.
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 116 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 159 | 3975 |
| 141 and 138 | 6486 |
| 197 and 99 | 19503 |
| 89 and 90 | 8010 |
| 145 and 59 | 8555 |