Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 31 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 31 and 79 is 2449.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 31 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ÷ 79 = 0 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 152 | 1368 |
| 161 and 32 | 5152 |
| 76 and 180 | 3420 |
| 196 and 127 | 24892 |
| 113 and 160 | 18080 |