Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 82 is 4346.
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 106 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 70 | 6580 |
| 187 and 173 | 32351 |
| 71 and 148 | 10508 |
| 26 and 36 | 468 |
| 104 and 77 | 8008 |