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 |
|---|---|
| 166 and 47 | 7802 |
| 168 and 179 | 30072 |
| 142 and 97 | 13774 |
| 158 and 101 | 15958 |
| 171 and 46 | 7866 |