Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 82 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 82 and 79 is 6478.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 82 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 3 = 26 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 157 | 10362 |
| 106 and 145 | 15370 |
| 53 and 62 | 3286 |
| 12 and 132 | 132 |
| 199 and 58 | 11542 |