Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 85 is 2380.
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 28 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 1 = 28 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 87 | 4176 |
| 107 and 181 | 19367 |
| 63 and 157 | 9891 |
| 135 and 20 | 540 |
| 169 and 195 | 2535 |