Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 165 is 29535.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 14 = 11 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 26 | 546 |
| 180 and 69 | 4140 |
| 56 and 37 | 2072 |
| 59 and 184 | 10856 |
| 185 and 163 | 30155 |