Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 82 is 14678.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 82 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 174 | 6438 |
| 164 and 40 | 1640 |
| 145 and 141 | 20445 |
| 106 and 159 | 318 |
| 68 and 135 | 9180 |