Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 160 is 6880.
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 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 74 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 49 | 6272 |
| 148 and 142 | 10508 |
| 133 and 194 | 25802 |
| 186 and 149 | 27714 |
| 102 and 177 | 6018 |