Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 27 is 2214.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 1 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 61 | 7747 |
| 10 and 23 | 230 |
| 26 and 174 | 2262 |
| 166 and 187 | 31042 |
| 48 and 41 | 1968 |