Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 86 is 14190.
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 165 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 44 | 5940 |
| 192 and 83 | 15936 |
| 152 and 61 | 9272 |
| 79 and 129 | 10191 |
| 64 and 91 | 5824 |