Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 179 is 3938.
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 22 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 22 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 153 | 18972 |
| 93 and 36 | 1116 |
| 173 and 138 | 23874 |
| 108 and 47 | 5076 |
| 199 and 189 | 37611 |