Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 86 is 946.
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 22 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 37 | 4588 |
| 153 and 68 | 612 |
| 168 and 40 | 840 |
| 14 and 117 | 1638 |
| 21 and 155 | 3255 |