Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 35 is 6265.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 35 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 62 | 11346 |
| 192 and 58 | 5568 |
| 192 and 196 | 9408 |
| 29 and 80 | 2320 |
| 180 and 82 | 7380 |