Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 83 is 3652.
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 44 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 81 | 11988 |
| 52 and 75 | 3900 |
| 162 and 165 | 8910 |
| 186 and 11 | 2046 |
| 111 and 48 | 1776 |