Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 130 is 2210.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 40 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 186 | 3348 |
| 154 and 53 | 8162 |
| 180 and 153 | 3060 |
| 160 and 136 | 2720 |
| 77 and 10 | 770 |