Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 162 is 6966.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 76 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 76 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 51 | 510 |
| 20 and 71 | 1420 |
| 89 and 173 | 15397 |
| 184 and 147 | 27048 |
| 154 and 13 | 2002 |