Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 179 is 3580.
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 20 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 20 = 8 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 156 | 5928 |
| 28 and 13 | 364 |
| 69 and 124 | 8556 |
| 88 and 184 | 2024 |
| 187 and 14 | 2618 |