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 |
|---|---|
| 198 and 16 | 1584 |
| 172 and 59 | 10148 |
| 181 and 108 | 19548 |
| 36 and 90 | 180 |
| 162 and 43 | 6966 |