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 |
|---|---|
| 21 and 55 | 1155 |
| 87 and 20 | 1740 |
| 73 and 98 | 7154 |
| 107 and 161 | 17227 |
| 61 and 53 | 3233 |