Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 40 is 1720.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 173 | 17646 |
| 145 and 82 | 11890 |
| 88 and 68 | 1496 |
| 109 and 186 | 20274 |
| 156 and 200 | 7800 |