Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 179 is 35442.
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 198 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 19 = 9 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 111 | 6549 |
| 99 and 176 | 1584 |
| 96 and 154 | 7392 |
| 169 and 105 | 17745 |
| 146 and 28 | 2044 |