Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 85 is 7140.
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 84 and 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 1 = 84 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 147 | 24108 |
| 38 and 180 | 3420 |
| 149 and 130 | 19370 |
| 151 and 40 | 6040 |
| 154 and 181 | 27874 |