Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 179 is 2864.
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 16 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 16 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 122 | 11224 |
| 145 and 187 | 27115 |
| 115 and 93 | 10695 |
| 37 and 82 | 3034 |
| 165 and 88 | 1320 |