Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 86 is 6450.
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 75 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 11 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 129 | 3999 |
| 107 and 77 | 8239 |
| 191 and 23 | 4393 |
| 75 and 111 | 2775 |
| 182 and 72 | 6552 |