Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 86 is 4386.
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 51 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 68 | 2244 |
| 149 and 49 | 7301 |
| 168 and 68 | 2856 |
| 35 and 199 | 6965 |
| 127 and 154 | 19558 |