Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 77 is 6314.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 5 = 15 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 165 | 22440 |
| 159 and 133 | 21147 |
| 151 and 130 | 19630 |
| 72 and 103 | 7416 |
| 58 and 70 | 2030 |