Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 83 is 3818.
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 46 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 42 | 2142 |
| 158 and 131 | 20698 |
| 30 and 85 | 510 |
| 183 and 12 | 732 |
| 25 and 172 | 4300 |