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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 158

The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 158 is 28282.

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 158?

First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 179 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 21
2 158 ÷ 21 = 7 remainder 11
3 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10
4 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1
5 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
41 and 391599
19 and 1472793
52 and 1544004
150 and 934650
56 and 1383864

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