Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 159 is 28461.
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 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 85 | 13090 |
| 160 and 176 | 1760 |
| 188 and 88 | 4136 |
| 151 and 99 | 14949 |
| 158 and 179 | 28282 |