Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 120 is 4920.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 120 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 115 | 13685 |
| 180 and 120 | 360 |
| 101 and 146 | 14746 |
| 158 and 154 | 12166 |
| 141 and 89 | 12549 |