Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 49 is 4165.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 20 | 3620 |
| 167 and 107 | 17869 |
| 171 and 171 | 171 |
| 101 and 88 | 8888 |
| 115 and 96 | 11040 |