Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 137 is 24523.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 62 | 6262 |
| 61 and 136 | 8296 |
| 57 and 94 | 5358 |
| 140 and 73 | 10220 |
| 24 and 147 | 1176 |