Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 83 is 4316.
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 52 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 105 | 2940 |
| 150 and 139 | 20850 |
| 66 and 38 | 1254 |
| 138 and 184 | 552 |
| 51 and 132 | 2244 |