Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 86 is 86.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 103 | 4120 |
| 185 and 37 | 185 |
| 100 and 83 | 8300 |
| 28 and 154 | 308 |
| 184 and 90 | 8280 |