Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 85 is 935.
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 55 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 56 | 952 |
| 124 and 16 | 496 |
| 57 and 157 | 8949 |
| 174 and 140 | 12180 |
| 85 and 38 | 3230 |