Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 80 is 3440.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 6 = 13 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 76 | 304 |
| 30 and 98 | 1470 |
| 122 and 30 | 1830 |
| 165 and 143 | 2145 |
| 122 and 41 | 5002 |