Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 169 is 14365.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 84 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 84 ÷ 1 = 84 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 18 | 1494 |
| 99 and 179 | 17721 |
| 80 and 149 | 11920 |
| 135 and 154 | 20790 |
| 73 and 85 | 6205 |