Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 146 is 26134.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 122 | 5490 |
| 12 and 34 | 204 |
| 159 and 44 | 6996 |
| 174 and 29 | 174 |
| 79 and 55 | 4345 |