Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 139 is 24881.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 185 | 25530 |
| 185 and 59 | 10915 |
| 13 and 161 | 2093 |
| 40 and 31 | 1240 |
| 145 and 186 | 26970 |