Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 85 is 255.
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 15 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 15 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 12 | 444 |
| 80 and 102 | 4080 |
| 158 and 101 | 15958 |
| 45 and 185 | 1665 |
| 123 and 184 | 22632 |