Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 149 is 12665.
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 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 64 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 118 | 21594 |
| 185 and 106 | 19610 |
| 126 and 56 | 504 |
| 153 and 154 | 23562 |
| 109 and 144 | 15696 |