Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 19 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 19 and 82 is 1558.
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 19 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 19 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 ÷ 82 = 0 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 190 | 3420 |
| 167 and 166 | 27722 |
| 26 and 12 | 156 |
| 156 and 128 | 4992 |
| 163 and 109 | 17767 |