Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 104 is 8632.
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 83 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 104 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 74 | 12506 |
| 166 and 36 | 2988 |
| 40 and 149 | 5960 |
| 51 and 150 | 2550 |
| 129 and 12 | 516 |