Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 188 is 7708.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 82 = 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 177 and 45 | 2655 |
| 68 and 184 | 3128 |
| 20 and 66 | 660 |
| 76 and 83 | 6308 |
| 177 and 13 | 2301 |