Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 116 is 9164.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 83 | 1660 |
| 124 and 120 | 3720 |
| 65 and 101 | 6565 |
| 169 and 160 | 27040 |
| 88 and 137 | 12056 |