Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 86 is 2752.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 55 | 8085 |
| 35 and 94 | 3290 |
| 10 and 18 | 90 |
| 142 and 12 | 852 |
| 198 and 95 | 18810 |