Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 179 is 3222.
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 18 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 18 = 9 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 166 | 13944 |
| 77 and 176 | 1232 |
| 48 and 172 | 2064 |
| 180 and 112 | 5040 |
| 199 and 34 | 6766 |