Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 83 is 9794.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 46 | 1564 |
| 37 and 100 | 3700 |
| 183 and 166 | 30378 |
| 120 and 61 | 7320 |
| 131 and 178 | 23318 |