Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 179 is 31325.
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 175 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 175 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 175 ÷ 4 = 43 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 92 | 3128 |
| 63 and 36 | 252 |
| 188 and 181 | 34028 |
| 29 and 72 | 2088 |
| 86 and 124 | 5332 |