Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 179 is 25955.
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 145 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 145 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 145 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 136 | 680 |
| 131 and 161 | 21091 |
| 174 and 13 | 2262 |
| 167 and 193 | 32231 |
| 151 and 36 | 5436 |