Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 57 is 10203.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 57 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 198 | 990 |
| 188 and 39 | 7332 |
| 89 and 156 | 13884 |
| 138 and 81 | 3726 |
| 162 and 178 | 14418 |