Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 126 is 10710.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 3 = 13 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 138 | 8970 |
| 107 and 105 | 11235 |
| 156 and 148 | 5772 |
| 168 and 131 | 22008 |
| 41 and 179 | 7339 |