Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 85 is 7055.
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 83 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 2 = 41 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 170 | 680 |
| 174 and 144 | 4176 |
| 33 and 46 | 1518 |
| 106 and 24 | 1272 |
| 50 and 36 | 900 |