Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 79 is 1027.
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 13 and 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 79 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 13 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 78 | 3198 |
| 147 and 59 | 8673 |
| 83 and 98 | 8134 |
| 185 and 20 | 740 |
| 91 and 83 | 7553 |