Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 179 is 22554.
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 126 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 126 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 126 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 132 | 5676 |
| 30 and 48 | 240 |
| 54 and 73 | 3942 |
| 199 and 37 | 7363 |
| 39 and 158 | 6162 |