Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 179 is 9129.
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 51 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 174 | 10962 |
| 146 and 128 | 9344 |
| 86 and 46 | 1978 |
| 53 and 176 | 9328 |
| 100 and 98 | 4900 |