Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 42 is 3570.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 1 = 42 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 137 | 16166 |
| 99 and 52 | 5148 |
| 154 and 57 | 8778 |
| 80 and 93 | 7440 |
| 31 and 22 | 682 |