Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 107 is 9095.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 53 | 6943 |
| 197 and 122 | 24034 |
| 18 and 131 | 2358 |
| 98 and 19 | 1862 |
| 144 and 92 | 3312 |