Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 132 is 10428.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 121 | 20328 |
| 123 and 79 | 9717 |
| 145 and 147 | 21315 |
| 68 and 67 | 4556 |
| 170 and 182 | 15470 |