Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 106 is 4558.
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 86 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 75 | 10275 |
| 140 and 183 | 25620 |
| 97 and 172 | 16684 |
| 147 and 70 | 1470 |
| 15 and 16 | 240 |