Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 113 is 9718.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 127 | 14097 |
| 22 and 20 | 220 |
| 23 and 123 | 2829 |
| 184 and 89 | 16376 |
| 56 and 163 | 9128 |