Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 117 is 10062.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 155 | 25730 |
| 58 and 133 | 7714 |
| 10 and 53 | 530 |
| 32 and 56 | 224 |
| 47 and 146 | 6862 |