Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 179 is 19869.
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 111 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 68 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 4 | 68 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 5 | 43 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 6 | 25 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 7 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 8 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 9 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 10 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 37 | 370 |
| 138 and 12 | 276 |
| 174 and 25 | 4350 |
| 51 and 168 | 2856 |
| 44 and 34 | 748 |