Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 85 is 340.
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 20 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 103 | 14523 |
| 114 and 96 | 1824 |
| 177 and 120 | 7080 |
| 198 and 111 | 7326 |
| 136 and 124 | 4216 |