Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 179 is 19690.
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 110 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 110 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 3 | 110 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 4 | 69 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 5 | 41 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 6 | 28 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 96 | 6432 |
| 165 and 72 | 3960 |
| 57 and 177 | 3363 |
| 172 and 134 | 11524 |
| 34 and 174 | 2958 |