Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 16
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 16 is 2864.
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 16?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 16 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 54 | 378 |
| 196 and 105 | 2940 |
| 143 and 119 | 17017 |
| 137 and 63 | 8631 |
| 126 and 57 | 2394 |