Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 115 is 20585.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 80 | 880 |
| 147 and 81 | 3969 |
| 47 and 139 | 6533 |
| 126 and 33 | 1386 |
| 145 and 61 | 8845 |