Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 167 is 14195.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 82 ÷ 3 = 27 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 53 | 6148 |
| 64 and 23 | 1472 |
| 39 and 18 | 234 |
| 67 and 17 | 1139 |
| 127 and 68 | 8636 |