Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 107 is 8774.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 117 | 21528 |
| 61 and 196 | 11956 |
| 165 and 65 | 2145 |
| 63 and 97 | 6111 |
| 47 and 125 | 5875 |