Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 82 is 8938.
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 109 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 1 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 178 | 29726 |
| 134 and 139 | 18626 |
| 17 and 158 | 2686 |
| 137 and 117 | 16029 |
| 146 and 86 | 6278 |