Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 179 and 88 is 15752.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 179 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 3 = 29 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 109 | 19620 |
| 111 and 45 | 1665 |
| 74 and 160 | 5920 |
| 82 and 24 | 984 |
| 38 and 194 | 3686 |