Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 82 is 7462.
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 91 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 75 | 14550 |
| 164 and 33 | 5412 |
| 168 and 50 | 4200 |
| 66 and 113 | 7458 |
| 172 and 171 | 29412 |