Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 102 is 18258.
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 179 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 68 | 10132 |
| 154 and 128 | 9856 |
| 23 and 140 | 3220 |
| 182 and 35 | 910 |
| 31 and 135 | 4185 |