Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 79 is 9164.
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 116 and 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 148 | 29452 |
| 150 and 133 | 19950 |
| 131 and 191 | 25021 |
| 161 and 190 | 30590 |
| 94 and 170 | 7990 |