Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 79 is 3476.
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 44 and 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 79 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 48 | 2256 |
| 141 and 68 | 9588 |
| 42 and 135 | 1890 |
| 167 and 152 | 25384 |
| 73 and 83 | 6059 |