Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 179 is 8950.
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 50 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 62 | 1116 |
| 156 and 158 | 12324 |
| 72 and 152 | 1368 |
| 191 and 83 | 15853 |
| 96 and 143 | 13728 |