Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 105 is 1785.
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 85 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 81 | 14418 |
| 71 and 143 | 10153 |
| 102 and 86 | 4386 |
| 36 and 152 | 1368 |
| 35 and 83 | 2905 |