Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 42 is 1806.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 2 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 149 | 22350 |
| 181 and 146 | 26426 |
| 10 and 16 | 80 |
| 104 and 110 | 5720 |
| 181 and 181 | 181 |