Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 157 is 13345.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 72 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 50 | 4050 |
| 127 and 197 | 25019 |
| 72 and 182 | 6552 |
| 128 and 186 | 11904 |
| 163 and 102 | 16626 |