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 |
|---|---|
| 182 and 14 | 182 |
| 64 and 130 | 4160 |
| 125 and 147 | 18375 |
| 17 and 16 | 272 |
| 157 and 180 | 28260 |