Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 72 is 3096.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 31 | 1178 |
| 186 and 26 | 2418 |
| 91 and 121 | 11011 |
| 14 and 159 | 2226 |
| 187 and 14 | 2618 |