Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 127 is 10541.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 127 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 39 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 159 | 15900 |
| 68 and 44 | 748 |
| 60 and 79 | 4740 |
| 169 and 81 | 13689 |
| 153 and 28 | 4284 |