Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 83 is 4150.
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 50 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 143 | 15444 |
| 64 and 70 | 2240 |
| 187 and 173 | 32351 |
| 130 and 163 | 21190 |
| 68 and 163 | 11084 |