Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 54 is 4590.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 59 | 2183 |
| 194 and 136 | 13192 |
| 51 and 104 | 5304 |
| 134 and 159 | 21306 |
| 126 and 56 | 504 |