Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 82 is 4838.
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 118 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 78 | 2262 |
| 128 and 120 | 1920 |
| 23 and 107 | 2461 |
| 153 and 159 | 8109 |
| 60 and 71 | 4260 |