Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 179 is 4833.
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 27 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 12 | 2292 |
| 173 and 80 | 13840 |
| 159 and 121 | 19239 |
| 193 and 39 | 7527 |
| 56 and 56 | 56 |