Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 32 is 1376.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 145 | 8555 |
| 47 and 168 | 7896 |
| 188 and 102 | 9588 |
| 56 and 46 | 1288 |
| 94 and 158 | 7426 |