Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 103 is 8137.
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 79 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 103 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 119 | 18683 |
| 152 and 33 | 5016 |
| 17 and 46 | 782 |
| 135 and 29 | 3915 |
| 42 and 134 | 2814 |