Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 196 is 8428.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 76 | 1596 |
| 195 and 97 | 18915 |
| 88 and 141 | 12408 |
| 81 and 42 | 1134 |
| 37 and 175 | 6475 |