Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 95 is 8170.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 162 | 31914 |
| 66 and 47 | 3102 |
| 111 and 10 | 1110 |
| 174 and 60 | 1740 |
| 42 and 26 | 546 |