Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 83 is 9628.
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 116 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 63 | 2520 |
| 198 and 197 | 39006 |
| 188 and 35 | 6580 |
| 28 and 194 | 2716 |
| 159 and 46 | 7314 |