Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 198 is 16830.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 1 = 28 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 94 | 11562 |
| 116 and 120 | 3480 |
| 106 and 43 | 4558 |
| 192 and 33 | 2112 |
| 101 and 138 | 13938 |