Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 175 is 31325.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 4 = 43 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 14 | 336 |
| 112 and 128 | 896 |
| 156 and 127 | 19812 |
| 58 and 124 | 3596 |
| 184 and 24 | 552 |