Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 83 is 8383.
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 101 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 182 | 182 |
| 31 and 165 | 5115 |
| 123 and 67 | 8241 |
| 38 and 172 | 3268 |
| 27 and 150 | 1350 |