Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 85 is 3655.
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 43 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 1 = 42 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 165 | 22935 |
| 139 and 159 | 22101 |
| 171 and 117 | 2223 |
| 162 and 110 | 8910 |
| 110 and 128 | 7040 |