Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 179 is 31504.
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 176 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 3 = 58 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 73 | 8541 |
| 68 and 22 | 748 |
| 160 and 37 | 5920 |
| 31 and 62 | 62 |
| 120 and 191 | 22920 |