Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 44 is 1804.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 157 | 19311 |
| 164 and 168 | 6888 |
| 61 and 150 | 9150 |
| 151 and 134 | 20234 |
| 187 and 39 | 7293 |