Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 29 is 5191.
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 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 29 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 16 | 368 |
| 48 and 36 | 144 |
| 104 and 96 | 1248 |
| 24 and 41 | 984 |
| 116 and 137 | 15892 |