Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 163 is 13855.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 78 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 78 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 165 | 11715 |
| 118 and 48 | 2832 |
| 122 and 125 | 15250 |
| 37 and 178 | 6586 |
| 109 and 41 | 4469 |