Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 78 is 13962.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 188 | 6768 |
| 95 and 95 | 95 |
| 102 and 108 | 1836 |
| 35 and 60 | 420 |
| 146 and 127 | 18542 |