Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 106 is 4346.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 182 | 5824 |
| 147 and 126 | 882 |
| 179 and 47 | 8413 |
| 140 and 173 | 24220 |
| 127 and 77 | 9779 |