Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 31 is 2573.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 59 | 3009 |
| 59 and 187 | 11033 |
| 197 and 14 | 2758 |
| 112 and 104 | 1456 |
| 185 and 100 | 3700 |