Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 86 is 16770.
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 195 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 94 | 1034 |
| 130 and 30 | 390 |
| 85 and 55 | 935 |
| 93 and 64 | 5952 |
| 53 and 155 | 8215 |