Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 21 is 1785.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 69 | 13593 |
| 25 and 141 | 3525 |
| 126 and 164 | 10332 |
| 45 and 168 | 2520 |
| 144 and 32 | 288 |