LCM for 51 and 85

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 85?

Answer: LCM of 51 and 85 is 255

(Two hundred fifty-five)

Finding LCM for 51 and 85 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 51 and 85 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 51 and 85 is 17, so

LCM = (51 × 85) ÷ 17

LCM = 4335 ÷ 17

LCM = 255

Finding LCM for 51 and 85 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 51 and 85 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 51: 51, 102, 153, 204, 255, 306, 357

Multiples of 85: 85, 170, 255, 340, 425

So the LCM for 51 and 85 is 255

Finding LCM for 51 and 85 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 51 and 85 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 51: 3, 17 (exponent form: 31, 171)

All Prime Factors of 85: 5, 17 (exponent form: 51, 171)

31 × 171 × 51 = 255

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This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 85? (The answer is: 255). Select the first number (e.g. '51') and the second number (e.g. '85'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
36853060
37853145
38853230
39853315
4085680
41853485
42853570
43853655
44853740
4585765
46853910
47853995
48854080
49854165
5085850
5185
52854420
53854505
54854590
5585935
56854760
57854845
58854930
59855015
60851020
61855185
62855270
63855355
64855440
65851105

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 85?

LCM of 51 and 85 is 255