Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 188 is 33652.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 179 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 179 ÷ 9 = 19 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 152 | 22040 |
| 93 and 21 | 651 |
| 69 and 104 | 7176 |
| 86 and 112 | 4816 |
| 140 and 89 | 12460 |