Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 198 is 8514.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 178 | 19402 |
| 150 and 18 | 450 |
| 25 and 136 | 3400 |
| 48 and 28 | 336 |
| 189 and 76 | 14364 |