Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 74 is 13246.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 150 | 600 |
| 80 and 199 | 15920 |
| 12 and 63 | 252 |
| 47 and 41 | 1927 |
| 101 and 144 | 14544 |