Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 143 is 11297.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 64 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 13 | 156 |
| 57 and 126 | 2394 |
| 167 and 85 | 14195 |
| 47 and 91 | 4277 |
| 56 and 161 | 1288 |