Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 126 is 5166.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 38 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 179 | 32578 |
| 131 and 110 | 14410 |
| 77 and 146 | 11242 |
| 196 and 102 | 9996 |
| 56 and 169 | 9464 |