Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 179 is 2148.
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 12 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 35 | 3395 |
| 148 and 146 | 10804 |
| 142 and 165 | 23430 |
| 159 and 40 | 6360 |
| 154 and 66 | 462 |