Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 195 is 16770.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 117 | 5499 |
| 147 and 86 | 12642 |
| 14 and 99 | 1386 |
| 10 and 185 | 370 |
| 171 and 176 | 30096 |