Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 143 is 12298.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 57 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 28 ÷ 1 = 28 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 112 | 10864 |
| 154 and 192 | 14784 |
| 128 and 117 | 14976 |
| 134 and 77 | 10318 |
| 13 and 84 | 1092 |