Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 85 is 3485.
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 41 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 3 = 13 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 120 | 12360 |
| 156 and 116 | 4524 |
| 168 and 73 | 12264 |
| 30 and 73 | 2190 |
| 148 and 194 | 14356 |