Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 185 is 3145.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 160 | 26720 |
| 126 and 55 | 6930 |
| 167 and 73 | 12191 |
| 70 and 83 | 5810 |
| 60 and 38 | 1140 |