Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 179 is 34368.
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 192 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 77 | 5544 |
| 174 and 101 | 17574 |
| 129 and 115 | 14835 |
| 56 and 79 | 4424 |
| 183 and 168 | 10248 |