Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 85 is 5440.
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 64 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 79 | 2054 |
| 146 and 57 | 8322 |
| 40 and 128 | 640 |
| 165 and 127 | 20955 |
| 131 and 100 | 13100 |