Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 82 is 3936.
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 96 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 150 | 5100 |
| 160 and 85 | 2720 |
| 117 and 67 | 7839 |
| 127 and 190 | 24130 |
| 124 and 69 | 8556 |