Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 196 is 8036.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 82 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 174 | 10788 |
| 44 and 26 | 572 |
| 141 and 157 | 22137 |
| 12 and 17 | 204 |
| 177 and 90 | 5310 |