Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 54 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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 61 | 7686 |
| 43 and 133 | 5719 |
| 171 and 155 | 26505 |
| 168 and 89 | 14952 |
| 151 and 116 | 17516 |