Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 82 is 4428.
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 108 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 109 | 15914 |
| 191 and 117 | 22347 |
| 21 and 97 | 2037 |
| 46 and 67 | 3082 |
| 180 and 179 | 32220 |