Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 112 is 4816.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 28 | 252 |
| 192 and 49 | 9408 |
| 176 and 146 | 12848 |
| 55 and 75 | 825 |
| 129 and 155 | 19995 |