Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 179 is 4117.
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 23 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 23 = 7 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 101 | 13736 |
| 63 and 31 | 1953 |
| 56 and 187 | 10472 |
| 27 and 40 | 1080 |
| 131 and 75 | 9825 |