Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 163 is 12877.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 79 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 5 = 15 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 117 | 3393 |
| 45 and 36 | 180 |
| 165 and 120 | 1320 |
| 101 and 102 | 10302 |
| 20 and 128 | 640 |