Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 153 is 27387.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 127 | 17145 |
| 42 and 15 | 210 |
| 67 and 97 | 6499 |
| 80 and 58 | 2320 |
| 23 and 106 | 2438 |