Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 63 is 5418.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 40 | 280 |
| 124 and 65 | 8060 |
| 128 and 40 | 640 |
| 154 and 188 | 14476 |
| 105 and 189 | 945 |