Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 61 is 5246.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 161 | 24955 |
| 66 and 195 | 4290 |
| 166 and 175 | 29050 |
| 120 and 127 | 15240 |
| 128 and 79 | 10112 |