Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 83 is 996.
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 12 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 185 | 36630 |
| 180 and 37 | 6660 |
| 18 and 139 | 2502 |
| 153 and 199 | 30447 |
| 133 and 41 | 5453 |