Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 44 is 3652.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 93 | 1488 |
| 124 and 163 | 20212 |
| 156 and 48 | 624 |
| 32 and 70 | 1120 |
| 93 and 31 | 93 |