Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 31 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 31 and 179 is 5549.
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 31 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 31 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 138 | 2898 |
| 81 and 124 | 10044 |
| 36 and 81 | 324 |
| 72 and 151 | 10872 |
| 132 and 130 | 8580 |