Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 152 is 12008.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 73 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 73 ÷ 6 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 74 | 14134 |
| 78 and 148 | 5772 |
| 64 and 138 | 4416 |
| 74 and 123 | 9102 |
| 173 and 176 | 30448 |