Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 83 is 8964.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 82 | 6314 |
| 24 and 36 | 72 |
| 124 and 39 | 4836 |
| 141 and 145 | 20445 |
| 167 and 17 | 2839 |