Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 34 is 6086.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 139 | 14734 |
| 125 and 137 | 17125 |
| 174 and 177 | 10266 |
| 161 and 22 | 3542 |
| 51 and 110 | 5610 |