Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 166 is 29714.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 13 = 12 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 105 | 4095 |
| 192 and 157 | 30144 |
| 27 and 14 | 378 |
| 59 and 158 | 9322 |
| 11 and 182 | 2002 |