Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 76 is 13604.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 145 | 28130 |
| 25 and 158 | 3950 |
| 124 and 159 | 19716 |
| 184 and 24 | 552 |
| 120 and 180 | 360 |