Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 152 is 12616.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 69 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 21 | 3801 |
| 192 and 94 | 9024 |
| 71 and 190 | 13490 |
| 56 and 55 | 3080 |
| 170 and 33 | 5610 |