Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 79 is 4424.
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 56 and 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 79 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 113 | 20792 |
| 162 and 162 | 162 |
| 30 and 65 | 390 |
| 141 and 31 | 4371 |
| 35 and 72 | 2520 |