Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 126 is 5418.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 123 | 5781 |
| 15 and 195 | 195 |
| 87 and 169 | 14703 |
| 147 and 123 | 6027 |
| 130 and 56 | 3640 |