Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 149 is 12814.
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 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 160 | 4640 |
| 20 and 62 | 620 |
| 162 and 196 | 15876 |
| 100 and 86 | 4300 |
| 186 and 193 | 35898 |