Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 144 is 11376.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 74 | 1998 |
| 159 and 184 | 29256 |
| 77 and 84 | 924 |
| 147 and 60 | 2940 |
| 52 and 144 | 1872 |