Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 101 is 8282.
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 82 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 101 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 60 | 6420 |
| 173 and 149 | 25777 |
| 106 and 26 | 1378 |
| 54 and 86 | 2322 |
| 137 and 72 | 9864 |