Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 83 is 5312.
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 64 and 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 106 | 8374 |
| 171 and 177 | 10089 |
| 138 and 24 | 552 |
| 46 and 135 | 6210 |
| 196 and 139 | 27244 |