Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 82 is 9430.
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 115 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 73 | 9344 |
| 111 and 88 | 9768 |
| 160 and 150 | 2400 |
| 119 and 88 | 10472 |
| 27 and 148 | 3996 |