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 |
|---|---|
| 27 and 47 | 1269 |
| 164 and 112 | 4592 |
| 103 and 34 | 3502 |
| 30 and 76 | 1140 |
| 150 and 172 | 12900 |